thestumble Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Hi guys As i said on a previous post i am currently getting myself tooled up for my first build I am looking at purchasing a router which is quite straight forward, however i am stuck regarding what router bits to buy My first job will be to create my templates using a template trimmer? (from the build your own guitar book) but i cannot find where to purchase one Can anyone recommend a kit ? of where i might be able to purchase what my family refer to a side and face cutter? thanks in advance Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I'm not sure what you mean by a template trimmer, but here is a nice set of template bits to start out with. http://www.grizzly.com/products/h5566 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyManAndy Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 A few threads down from yours: http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=30171 CMA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestumble Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I'm not sure what you mean by a template trimmer, but here is a nice set of template bits to start out with. http://www.grizzly.com/products/h5566 The 'template trimmer' as described in the book build your own electric guitar looks like what you have described Its the 'bit' used to route out control cavities and pickup routes etc using your template as a guide thanks in advance Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestumble Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 A few threads down from yours: http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=30171 CMA Thanks CMA i do not know how i missed your thread......oh well its been a long day thanks again Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyManAndy Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 No biggie! CMA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdw3332 Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 I would add one bit of advice - buy the best router bits you can afford. They will last longer and cut better and are safer. I have heard stories of cheap bits flying apart under speed and pressure - they then become very sharp bullets. I am also going to take some of my well used ones to a local shop for sharpening. I talked to them and I think the price was either $3 or $6 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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