Chris Higgins Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Hey guys - just a bit of advice please. I am about to start my first project and was wondering if i could use a router fixed in a router table to cut out the body of the guitar instead of a jigsaw or band saw? Seems like it would offer an easier option with it managing the corners etc....... Please let me know what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
low end fuzz Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 some things you should know; a router bit is not made for removing alot of wood, its more for cleaning up, flushing, and well, routing; using it for the body IS a good idea, but only after you have roughed out the shape, and you need to take small passes or you will tear-out, having said that if you plan on using it to be exacting in your cuts you will also need a template and a flush bit, which is a router bit with a bearing the same width as the cutter; in th elong run cutting and sanding is my favorite way to make a body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desopolis Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 what I do is rough out the body with a bandsaw, then I use a template and a guide bearing on a table router for the final shape.. I also have to cut out the template and sand it most times by hand for final touches. I use MDF but anything works really.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Higgins Posted April 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2007 Cool thanks guys - thought as much and think i will be going down the band saw route. Just one other thing you just said was about the template - is perspex a good idea because i'm thinking it will be easier to trace the design i have on paper onto it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desopolis Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 as long as you can shape it it will be fine.. I used MDF because its cheap and I have a ton of it.. remember though, the guitar will follow the TEMPLATE not the drawing.. so make sure it flows smooth and is as close to your drawing as physically possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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