JMA-1 First timer..

[Sonic Mountain]

I imagine being screwed flat against the body would negate any warping - but its one of those things you won't know until you try. Acrylic warps if its gets hot enough.

Using the record as a laminate isn't a bad idea either, with some other material supporting it.

Would be a fun in expensive experiment anyway. I may even have a crack myself at some point in the future.

[Grubsta]

Lots to think about thanks for your input guys. I just manage to liberate some poly carb sheet from the recycle bin at work its still in good shape so ill have a play around with that too i think.

[Sonic Mountain]

Oh yeah, that'll work. Leave the protective coating on it though while you play with it. You can buff it back up to flawless if you do scratch it, but might as well save yourself the hassle.

[pablopepper]

Polycarb can be a bit of a pain, but it won't crack as easily as acrylic so it'll be a bit more forgiving. Scrape the edges with a utility blade after you cut and sand it to shape to get rid of the rough junk that will be stuck there.

[Grubsta]

Polycarb can be a bit of a pain, but it won't crack as easily as acrylic so it'll be a bit more forgiving. Scrape the edges with a utility blade after you cut and sand it to shape to get rid of the rough junk that will be stuck there.

Ok no worries thanks for the advice Pablo

[Grubsta]

We'll the first attempt with the poly carb ended up in the bin. I'll give it another crack. But I think i might just have to ditch the idea and be normal and buy a proper blank.

[Sonic Mountain]

Just take it really easy. I've messed up heaps of acrylic making stuff. Its all a learning process. If you've got the scrap available, I'd keep playing with it and refine your technique.

[Grubsta]

Just take it really easy. I've messed up heaps of acrylic making stuff. Its all a learning process. If you've got the scrap available, I'd keep playing with it and refine your technique.

Yeah just a little too much pressure in the wrong spot and it cracked straight away. I had the whole plate cut out just started cutting the pickup holes and bam.

[Sonic Mountain]

Oh man, the amount of perfect work I've ruined by trying to recess a screw or something in acrylic etc is ridiculous. It's the nature of the beast. But the more you do it the better you get. If it's not costing you anything but time its a worthwhile pursuit. You might find it handy down the track.

[Grubsta]

Oh man, the amount of perfect work I've ruined by trying to recess a screw or something in acrylic etc is ridiculous. It's the nature of the beast. But the more you do it the better you get. If it's not costing you anything but time its a worthwhile pursuit. You might find it handy down the track.

Still a little rough but im basically just messing around a bit to get some practice with the Dremel. Gotta shelve it for now. The neighbors can get a little twitchy sometimes I don't think they share my enthusiasm for guitar building.