Routing Pickup Pockets

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What is the best way to route the pickup pockets?

Ive always done them by hand but they have never been straight.

Look here>>> http://xb5.xanga.com/aef886502403519281756/b13859659.jpg

The treble pickup is a little uneven. Any advice or tips?

[RAI6]

Templates......?

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Templates......?

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Duh...

So, thats the best way?

[RAI6]

Templates are your friends....

You can spend as much time as you want getting a template PERFECT, and then everything you route after that will be perfect as well.

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Now, you need a bearing on the tip in order for it to work right. I have alot of

router bits but they dont have the bearing. Do they make kits or something that allows you to add the bearing?

[Guitarfrenzy]

Now, you need a bearing on the tip in order for it to work right. I have alot of 

router bits but they dont have the bearing. Do they make kits or something that allows you to add the bearing?

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Yes, you can buy the bearing, but you should consider buying a pattern flush trim bit from MLCS, the #6509 is perfect for template routing for pickups, since it's only 1/2" long you won't have such a deep plunge when making your first pass. It's worth the investment.

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Now, you need a bearing on the tip in order for it to work right. I have alot of 

router bits but they dont have the bearing. Do they make kits or something that allows you to add the bearing?

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Yes, you can buy the bearing, but you should consider buying a pattern flush trim bit from MLCS, the #6509 is perfect for template routing for pickups, since it's only 1/2" long you won't have such a deep plunge when making your first pass. It's worth the investment.

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Thanks man, that looks like it will work perfectly! I just found a kit for the bearing on the internet, looks like its better to buy the bit.