Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Compatable? Are the slots for the locating pin the same? Can I use LMI's templates with Stewmac's saw? Will they lock into place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehle Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Judging by the number of reads and no replies I think everyone is as clueless as I am. Are you trying to cut cost by ordering from two sources? If so, and if you want to make sure that the two pieces work together, I would pay the price and get it all from a single source. It may cost a bit more, I don't know exactly because I have not looked, but I think the peace of mind knowing that it will work will be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsl602000 Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Sorry, no answer to your question, Jeff.... I noticed that Stewmac replaced the plexi templates in favor of metal ones, which are way more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdog Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Here is the scoop guys! I have templates from both LMI and Stew-Mac(I haven't used the LMI template yet).....The indexing pin on the Stew-Mac template measures 1/16in dia and the LMI template indexing pin measures @ 1/8in dia.....the actual sizes are ever-so-slightly-smaller but are close enough for our purposes here. The recommended saw blades that Stew-Mac and LMI offer, both cut a kerf .023 wide. As long as you use the correct indexing pins with the templates, I would say that they are compatable....unless I have totally overlooked something! If you have access to a metal lathe....make a dual pin...one end for LMI...the other diameter to fit Stew-Mac.....that way, all you need to do is reverse the indexing pin in a single hole to accomodate both templates. I can make the pin for you if you need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 the templates are also different wides, and i beleive the lmi template is wider, so it won't fit in the stew mac miter box, but the stew mac template will fit in the lmi box with the correct pin, but i'm now thinking of using the table saw blade more for the standard cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 I am going to be getting some plexiglass/acrylic/lexan/whatever templates made to suit the StewMac box. Laser cut, and will run up to 30 frets. If anyone would like to get in, to help keep the costs down (estimate 30% less than the old stewmac price, including postage to USA/Canada), then please email me. You've got one month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Thats tempting Perry. I need one that does 25.5 and 24.75. I have Lmi's 25/35 in and the other would be nice. Anyone used the tablesaw method? Seems unsafe to me, but I have never seen it done either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdog Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 I use my templates with a table saw....safety is always my first concern....but I feel comfortable with this method.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Have any pics of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdog Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Here are a few pics of my slot cutting rig on my tablesaw. There are 3 pics...just forward from the link.....You might want to check out some of the other stuff on the site.....some very cool old guitars! http://groups.msn.com/GuitarGallery/shoebo...oto&PhotoID=113 Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hy_dro66 Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 I also use the table saw method. It works very well and is extremely fast. Building the jig takes an hour or two depending on how in depth you get. Safety is definatly an issue when doing it this way, however I believe it's an issue with whatever tool you use. Most injuries I've seen were caused by the silent tools: chisels, razor blades, etc. When it makes noise and spins like a maddog it gets your attention and your careful. Not to say power tools don't cause injury because I've also seen that side of it. Just be careful not matter what tools you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 About how much do you save making your own fingerboards than buying one?? i wanna do mop blocks like custom lp, but am wondering if i should just buy a premade fingerboard or make one??? I'm gonna do the classic gibson scale and fret #ers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 about $10 but that is without inlays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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