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yes, the second template with the neckpocket from the first template would be it. :-) but again, as you can see in the picture, the first neck template is really "uneven". on the second one, it is straight, but then its not wide enough. its exactly the same missing, as on the neck pocket.

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OK. Problem solved. Thanks Alex! Helge, check your e-mail; I made you a more than fair offer.

Ronny

Helge,

First of all, I have replied to all of your e-mails.

I have had many Templates sold with no problems. These templates are very consistent and are great tools. However, you must still check and re-check when routing, cutting, etc. This seems to be a mistake on your end and I have already compensated with you with a new set of templates and shipping to Europe.

Thanks,

Ronny

I talk to Ronny. I'll let you know soon. Hang on!

EDIT  Okay, I looked up the drawing and I drew a standard neck plate in it. It seems to fit perfectly, so I think either you made a routing mistake or something went wrong with the lasercutter... I dunno. Here's a pic of the tele drawing Ronny uses with a standard neck plate in it. The base of the neck pocket (53,7mm)  is wider then the neckplate (51,1mm):

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Hello Everyone,

I am working on making some routing templates for the rear cavity of the variax system. It would be a stand alone template that can be routed on your guitar of choice. My question is: Does anyone have the covers that I could borrow/trade in exchange for a free set of templates?

Let me know!

Thanks,

That's what I was thinking because every template I've bought from you has been dead on accurate, but all the ones I've gotten from you have been nice 1/4" plywood ones. I would highly recommend anyone whose looking to build a specific model check out his stuff. I'm still working on an original design that hopefully he can still cut out for me on his laser machine if the offer still stands that is.. lol

Of course the offer still stands!

All they sell is templates

.......and the ones I've purchased have been nearly unusable. His plexiglass P-Bass and J-bass templates aren't even close to actual dimensions....I don't know how good his plywood templates are. There is a fellow on ebay.....member name is ronkirn.....has some seemingly accurate Tele templates, but he is not offering any at this time.

Here are a couple pics of a Tele that I made from a set of ronkirn's templates.

http://www.fenderforum.com/userphotos/index.html?recid=2973

http://www.fenderforum.com/userphotos/index.html?recid=2958

Those plexi templates were some of the first ones I offered. Since then, I have continued to improve the quality of my templates and are much better!

You can find router bits up to 2.5" long at http://www.routerbits.com

I started by routing the perimeter of the template in 1/4" increments until the bearing, or straight, non-cutting part of the bit, is flush with the template. You will probably have to cut in shorter increments if you are using very hard wood. You must do this clamped onto a similar piece of wood that you are routing on until you get to the bottom. You can see how mine came out at http://www.guitarbuildingtemplates.com/buildingtips.htm

Yeah, I think I've emailed him before about them, and he seemed like a good person. Hey, how much would you charge to laser cut some custom templates? Or could you do that? Just curious...

I can do custom templates for a nominal fee. contact me and let me know what you have in mind.

Thanks!

Hi,

I'm the ebay guy.

I am fortunate to have some drawings from Alex VDL which are very accurate if you are building exact replica of a particular model. Some of the other drawings are made for building a guitar from scratch and may or may not be compatible with other models.

I had issues with rough edges with my new laser cutter due to file compatibility. That is fixed now and I assure you that the templates are as smooth as a baby's butt!

Happy Guitar Building!

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