Trann Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Damn it. The hole is about the size of a quarter. It looks like it was caused by me not torquing the nut that fastens the router bit shank hard enough. Does anyone have any good ideas on how to work with this problem? I started to put some glue in to fill with, it looks like I'd have to put on several layers and build it up until it seals. I was planning to have a material finish. Thanks in advance for any comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiKro Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Damn it. The hole is about the size of a quarter. It looks like it was caused by me not torquing the nut that fastens the router bit shank hard enough. Does anyone have any good ideas on how to work with this problem? I started to put some glue in to fill with, it looks like I'd have to put on several layers and build it up until it seals. I was planning to have a material finish. Thanks in advance for any comments. A few pics would help determine how we can direct you with some ideas. Also what type of finish you were planning on? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trann Posted July 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 (edited) Damn it. The hole is about the size of a quarter. It looks like it was caused by me not torquing the nut that fastens the router bit shank hard enough. Does anyone have any good ideas on how to work with this problem? I started to put some glue in to fill with, it looks like I'd have to put on several layers and build it up until it seals. I was planning to have a material finish. Thanks in advance for any comments. A few pics would help determine how we can direct you with some ideas. Also what type of finish you were planning on? Mike In the OP I stated that I was going to do a material finish. This is just a good excuse to be set on that, heh. Pics: As you can see, my electronics cavity was already a mess at that point.. Edited July 25, 2006 by Trann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthus Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.ph...21292&st=60 /\ Check that link out, it shows how the illustrious METALMATT (there may be an ! or two missing there) fixed a similar type of problem. I don't know how hard it would be to cover a similar plate with your material finish or not, maybe you could choose a different finish that compliments your original idea. I'm thinking that if you go this route, a pickguard-thickness veneer or even a pickguard itself would cover it up; I wouldn't want a thick wooden faceplate jutting out from the body of my JEM. Best of luck, -Xanthus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trann Posted July 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 I don't think I'd like to put a piece of wood or plastic on top of it. What seems reasonable to me is the idea of shaping a small chip from my scrap wood to fit fairly well into the hole, and then sealing it in with glue. The other course of action which I'd like a second opinion on would be to build up small layers of glue until the hold is covered over. I'm planning on doing this: http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/holoflash.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 If you MUST cover up that nice walnut.... Fill it with a scrap piece glued in (DO NOT fill it all with glue), then when dry, sand level. Any divots can be filled with epoxy and sanded level again. Then cover with holoflash plasticy sheet stuff whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
low end fuzz Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 i would say put a plate ontop , i like the look of the carl thompsons alot; it may look wierd with front and back covers, but any defects on the front always look bad unless your willing to paint/sunburst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trann Posted July 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 i would say put a plate ontop , i like the look of the carl thompsons alot; it may look wierd with front and back covers, but any defects on the front always look bad unless your willing to paint/sunburst Please read the thread before posting. I am planning to do a material finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGGR Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 I was planning to have a material finish. If it were me, I would fill the hole with small piece of scrap wood. Do further filling and cleaning up (top and cavity) and then put beautiful veneer over it. Check this: http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/veneer.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarchump Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 You could go the fast way and drill a 3/4 inch hole where the router hole is. Buy a hardwood dowel and make a small plug, glue into place, let it dry, then plane and sand it flat. I think it would be the easiest way, just my 2 cents. - Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneMonkey Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 I'm with Jeff on this one. Drill it and plug it with a tight fitting dowl. Sand and fill if needed...more sanding etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawDust_Junkie Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 I'd have to chime in and agree with the dowell method also. I would add, though, that if you have a piece of the original Walnut, of sufficient size, and access to a lathe, you could make your own dowell, that would match the color closely if not the actual grain pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom22 Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Whatever you do, do not just use glue. Make sure that the mass of what you fill it with is wood. This shouldnt be much of a problem if you are trying a material finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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