Router Help

Full template set for pickup cavities and control plates from StewMac....

http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools...plate_Set.html

Nice lookin' set Gav:)

Regrettably if StewMac supply it DB and I probably own it......which is why we're always broke!

I can make you laser cut templates like that. Let me know if you want some.

Also, good quality bits are worth the money. Practice with the ones you've got, but consider upgrading.

Get some Loctite. Before you use the bits, unscrew the bolt holding the bearing in place, smear a small amount on to the thread and do it up tight. A bearing coming off mid cut is a bad thing. And don't get Loctite on the bearing. Duh.

Speaking of the bearing, wd40 is your friend. Blow off the dust and use before and after. Make sure the bearing is spinning freely before you cut. Bearing drag sucks.

Oh, most importantly. A router is a tool that needs to be respected. No distractions. Eyes on the job at all times. No loose clothing/hair. NEVER let it go while its spinning.

Nice info man, I'll definitely take heed of that. I was actually gonna ask right at the top what would be some of the most important safety aspects to look out for (apart from the obvious don't put your finger in there while it's spinning)
Another one I was wondering about was, do you need the bit spinning before you enter the work, can these things bite in if you tried to start it when you're in the timber?
re: the laser cut template, man I'd definitely be into one for a SD style humbucker if you can do it, that'd be freakin sick.

Oh yeah, let it wind up to full speed before you cut. Make sure you move into the spin too. Safety goggles and ear muffs as well are important.

Humbucker template is no worries. Pm me your address on Facebook.

Roger that, nothing worse than finding out what not to do the hard way.
Sorry man I haven't got a Facebook, shoot me a message here mate.
sodacupkiller69@gmail.com

Always cut from left to right......never the other way around.....

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/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from Gavin1393 on September 1, 2014, 22:29
Always cut from left to right......never the other way around.....

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That would be known as climb milling ( just saying )