Here's An Idea

[Narcissism]

So here's what i've got:

As you can see, my neckthrough neck is thicker than the body wings. Now, what if i get two pieces of wood to set the plunge router on, clamp em down on either side of the neck, and then run the bit over the maple ridge piece at the appropriate depth(1/4" at a time obviously). Do you think that would get rid of the ridge?

I'm just wondering if anyone else has done this. I have a lot of CNC mill experience, but unfortunately i don't have access to one, nor have i ever worked with something this large. To me, my router is basically a little freehand milling machine.

thoughts? comments? criticisms? experience?

[Quarter]

Sure, routers are handy like that. With a little creative jig making, there is tons of stuff you can do with a router.

[John Abbett]

What you want to do is make a sled that will straddle the neck and then take off what you want a little at a time. Like an upside down U that rides on the table with the router screwed to it. Lower the bit a little at a time. Not a big deal. I length of 1/2 inch plywood with a couple of blocks on each end will do the job.

-John

[Narcissism]

Awesome! Just needed some reassurance. Had i known that i was buying such a handy tool, i would have bought a few more bits!

Thanks guys!

[dugg]

I made my first neckthrough back in the 70's just like that. The neck section was much thicker than the 'ears' on the backside and bulged out about a half inch in the center. I rounded the edges a bit, but the look never bothered me because it was on the back, and it wastn't uncomfortable. Besides, the extra wood probably gives better support.....

[ToddW]

Router or a hand plane . . . both would take care of that quickly. Even a random orbital sander and some 60 grit would. But dugg has an interesting point, and since it's a pointy guitar, maybe you should consider leaving the spine, and fluting it or something

Just a thought . . .

[Narcissism]

Well, i used the router to flatten it out... for the most part. the base of my router wasn't big enough and i didn't account for that on the rails, and it fell, and the bit took a small chunk out >.<

No worries. I gotta have a place to put the batteries anyway!

[MikeP]

I know its too late (nothing more frustrating than a router slip) but here is a simple router jig I use to thickness headstocks that I think would have worked for your need too, although with a longer sled perhaps.

Mike

[Flon Klar Guitars]

I think the raised neck looks kinda cool...