madcow Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 hey, i was wondering what material is used for making clear pickguards. i tried plexiglass cause it was avaible at home, but it cracked, to my disgust... maybe i shouldn't have used a jigsaw... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 what where you using when it cracked? i use my scroll saw for the fine detail stuff, or a router, chances are you're blade wasn't fine/sharpe enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted June 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 it might have enn, im not sue how old it was what mterial do you use? yeah i was planning on using a router for the pickup holes and that stuff... darn...everything im doin requires a scroll saw... oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted June 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 i tihnk plexiglass is too brittle... and i liked your pickguards... speaking of floyd roses i need a temelo bar.... thanks for remindng me withyour link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 ya, the low end acrylic at home depot is kinda... well... cheap, drilling plexiglass is pretty tricky i usualy do it at the highest speed on my drill press, almost melting the bit thru, cause it likes to shoot up the bit and crack right after you go all the way thru. I use the cheap stuff for pickguards and the high grade stuff from local plastics shops for templates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarMaestro Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 I would not use Plexi for pickguards. Ir scratches VERY easy which is not a desired feauture of a pickguard.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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