sbskates Posted December 20, 2006 Report Posted December 20, 2006 i am buildinga SG has anyone used a bevel router bit to create the bevel edge on an sg? Quote
dave293 Posted December 20, 2006 Report Posted December 20, 2006 I can't see how it could be done with a router seeing as the bevel is not constant around the body. Quote
guitar2005 Posted December 20, 2006 Report Posted December 20, 2006 I can't see how it could be done with a router seeing as the bevel is not constant around the body. It can be done. You'll need to make a template made for the bevel. Simply follow the custom template with a ball bearing bit. Quote
Mattia Posted December 20, 2006 Report Posted December 20, 2006 I can't see how it could be done with a router seeing as the bevel is not constant around the body. It can be done. You'll need to make a template made for the bevel. Simply follow the custom template with a ball bearing bit. I think the issue is that an SG's bevel isn't the same angle (ie, you can't use a simple guided chamfer bit) all the way 'round. At least, I don't think it is, based on photos. Don't own one or anything.... Quote
Doeringer Posted December 20, 2006 Report Posted December 20, 2006 I don't think it is possible with a bit, not if you are looking for authenticity. But if you are looking for a different look...maybe Quote
wwwdotcomdotnet Posted December 20, 2006 Report Posted December 20, 2006 (edited) i am working on a thru neck sg and i just used a rasp to do the bevel. after an hour it looked flawless. as far as time goes youll probably spend a while making the template for the router when you could just spend less time using a rasp. ive never used a rasp until doing that and it looked like a pro job if you ask me. Edited December 20, 2006 by wwwdotcomdotnet Quote
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