Just do light passes taking small amounts off each time as you work your way up to the template edge. That helps to stop it getting too hot and reduces the chance the router bit will catch, bite, and ruin your work.
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Just do light passes taking small amounts off each time as you work your way up to the template edge. That helps to stop it getting too hot and reduces the chance the router bit will catch, bite, and ruin your work.
Cheers Wok, I just found Weirdbits great tutorial on the very subject (here). Seems the router may be okay, although the main Makita one I have isn't variable speed. I've noticed a couple of cheap variable speed options at the place that cannot be mentioned that I will check out. I'm sure I will find other uses for them!!
Rather than always ask, I figured I'd just try it out. So I clamped an old piece of pickguard to the workbench and used my existing big router (can you tell I'm at home today?!). Turns out it's fine! As per Weirdy's guide, as long as you aren't taking too much material off it seems very clean with no sign of melt.
Sorry Scott, didn't notice your reply! It's a great guide you did - thanks so much.Quote:
Originally Posted by WeirdBits
good stuff Chuck, glad it worked out
Wow three years ago already, time flies. Glad it helped.
about same time you started the tele-billy Weirdy ? hahaha
Thanks to Hobastard's thread I attached my pickguard template to some pickguard material using masking tape and superglue. I then used a straight router bit to shape it, then a 45 degree angled one to cut the bevel. Still a little cleaning up to do but very happy with the result!
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Excuse the mess in the workshop!!
Looks good. Those damn plastic shavings cling to everything, don't they?
pickguard came up a treat Chuck well done !