sumphead Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 OK here's the deal. Since I am an acrylic fabricator I have the medium but no starting point. I am wanting to reduce the margin of error as much as possible (acrylic is not a forgiving medium). So if interested I would like you to send me your templates in mdf, ply, masonite, or anything that can be flush trimmed so I can copy it and I will also make you a copy in cell cast acrylic and send it back to you. Sort of a win-win for just the cost on the one-way shipping. I'll pay to send both the original and acrylic copy back. These templates will be made from cell cast acrylic (hard resin poured acrylic) this stuff is HARD and does not melt or scratch very easily. Not to be confused with extruded acrylic from Lowes or HD. I make big aquariums out of this stuff. I will use larger cut-off from my other acrylic projects so I may even use up to 1/2" material (no more bearing skip). At the moment I am looking for tele and smaller LP syles, but I can accomodate almost anything. Thoughts. R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Beer Man Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 I would do it but, i dont have what styles you are looking for. I have an explorer, a jem, and a flying v template. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumphead Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Thanks Duff, I am not totally out on any of those ideas. I would actually like to build up a collection different styles. Let me look into those designs a little, and I'll let you know. R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatz Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 (edited) id let you use my les paul template if i could get a explorer back instead of the same les paul one. or somthing like that. EDIT: i also have a prs and strat. Edited April 8, 2006 by skatz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumphead Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Hey I think we're on to something. Would the PRS be a single or double cut away? I know at the moment I have enough acrylic in cutoffs to do at least 10 bodies or 5-6 complete sets. R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatz Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 mine is a double. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 I've got LP and Tele templates... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumphead Posted April 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Great it sounds like a good start. Duff would you want the explorer back in acrylic or one of the others? Skats couls send the PRS and get the explorer in return. And AlGee I would love both the LP and the tele. Would you want both back in acrylic or would you like the PRS or Explorer? Of course I'll send all the originals back too. Heck I can even offer black acrylic as an option (though I think seeing the centerline would be one the biggest benefits). Let me know guys and I'll PM the address. Ronnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Beer Man Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 i could do explorer for prs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardd Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Why not make yourself one of these. Be Cool, d ward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumphead Posted April 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Hey D, I've given a lot of thought to it and perhaps after my current projects I might. The biggest issue with that at the moment is that I only stock 1" acrylic. Since I buy wholesale I would have to buy an enitre sheet of 1.75 and that runs up to $1500 per sheet. I could solvent bond two sheets together, but a bond that large may alter the caritly a little. I will play with it from time to time though and gauge results. As for the temps I think we are almost there. I have a positve response from Duff and Skatz (PMS sent). Pm sent to algee as well. R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radrobgray Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 (edited) i have a strat, exploer, les paul, king v, double cut prs templates...but only for the bodies and some headstocks. Edited April 9, 2006 by Rob G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 I'm pretty positive i'll be sending him and LP and Tele template set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumphead Posted April 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Hey Rob thanks for jumping on board. It seems like most everyone wants something else in exchange for the original which is a great plan as long as it works out ok with getting the originals from eveyone. Let me work through these and/or use you as a standby if someone doesn't get them sent out. I would definately love to have a strat on hand. R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radrobgray Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 thats cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Hey D, I've given a lot of thought to it and perhaps after my current projects I might. The biggest issue with that at the moment is that I only stock 1" acrylic. Since I buy wholesale I would have to buy an enitre sheet of 1.75 and that runs up to $1500 per sheet. I could solvent bond two sheets together, but a bond that large may alter the caritly a little. I will play with it from time to time though and gauge results. As for the temps I think we are almost there. I have a positve response from Duff and Skatz (PMS sent). Pm sent to algee as well. R- Why not take the stock that you have and do some sort of industrial themed thing and bolt two layers together, maybe with some sort of material... or diamond plate aluminum or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Have you thought about using an existing body as the guide for shaping your templates? You could pick up beater guitars with the shapes you want. I'd join in on this, but I'm in France, shipping things might be a bit too expensive --but in general, it'd be cool to organize some kind of template exchange program! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumphead Posted April 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Primal that is a pretty awesome idea. I'll kick it around... Yeah Mick, I have a few different bodies, but the exchange program just makes more sense for everyone involved. I am excited and can't wait for the acrylic to start flyin' Oooo Oooo that smell... R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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