Geo Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 I think we all prefer face-to-face instruction. On the web, that's what a forum is. You can ask a precise question and expect answers. It's about helping people, not flaming someone who's trying to learn how to use a tool. I post on an amp forum. I am fairly knowledgeable about tube amps. I enjoy helping a beginner there if I can. If I can't, I don't post a reply. "what are you captain of the enterprise" That kind of language usually isn't found in civil discussions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbarstrat Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 "what are you captain of the enterprise" That kind of language usually isn't found in civil discussions... That's pretty much a universal saying that's been used throughout the galaxy since the 1960s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIRS Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Idea! This is what I did and the sides of my neck pocket are so straight and tight I have to fight to get the neck back out. You first create a template or take the neck you are going to use, and lie it down on the body and trace an outline. Then take a 2X4 or any other straight piece of wood. Line the edge of your router bit up with the inner edge of the line you drew from the neck. Leave the router in the exact spot where the bit lines up with your outline, and set up the 2x4 along the base of the router going parallel with your line. Clamp the 2x4 and guitar down to a sturdy table and take your time. When you rout along that 2x4, you can keep a straight line and you will have a nice neck pocket. Since you are not yet well versed in the usage of a router, I would get a cheap plank of pine or something and use it as a test for this method. Give it a shot, I found it quite useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_ado Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Idea! This is what I did and the sides of my neck pocket are so straight and tight I have to fight to get the neck back out. You first create a template or take the neck you are going to use, and lie it down on the body and trace an outline. Then take a 2X4 or any other straight piece of wood. Line the edge of your router bit up with the inner edge of the line you drew from the neck. Leave the router in the exact spot where the bit lines up with your outline, and set up the 2x4 along the base of the router going parallel with your line. Clamp the 2x4 and guitar down to a sturdy table and take your time. When you rout along that 2x4, you can keep a straight line and you will have a nice neck pocket. Since you are not yet well versed in the usage of a router, I would get a cheap plank of pine or something and use it as a test for this method. Give it a shot, I found it quite useful. this wouldnt be a BIG TEMPLATE by anychance who it mmm im glad u suggested it as no one has said BIG template before in this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGman Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 I just use a 12.7 (1/2") bit and run the shank on the template, works the same as the template bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 "what are you captain of the enterprise" That kind of language usually isn't found in civil discussions... That's pretty much a universal saying that's been used throughout the galaxy since the 1960s. Hm. I was only a twinkle in the ol' captain's eye back then. Sorry... I thought he was making a mean comment. I used to watch Next Generation when I was like 4... that would be 1990... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbarstrat Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Unfortunately, I keep watching that new thing called Farscape. Everyone on the show knows how to use a router (at least I assume) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Unfortunately, I keep watching that new thing called Farscape. Everyone on the show knows how to use a router (at least I assume) Dude, Farscape is so last century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbarstrat Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 No wonder it's on late at night. I haven't watched TV for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick500 Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Someone gave me a DVD set of the Farscape series... haven't watched it yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 (edited) Check This out it's how I did my neck pocket and was very good. Hope it helps Also try the place where you got your router from for the router bit Edited August 2, 2007 by jaycee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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