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| Author: | jackwilliams [ Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | slotted peghead on steel strings |
How do you folks initially cut and then clean up the slots when doing a slot peg head ? appreciate any comments and advice jack |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: slotted peghead on steel strings |
Router with guide bushing and a template is one method. Drill holes at each end, a good sharp chisel to remove the wood between and a good sharp round over rasp to slope the exit end is another. In this day and age most use a router bit with guide bushing and template to guide the router |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: slotted peghead on steel strings |
If you intend to make a few then this is the best tool there is, from Luthier tools. |
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| Author: | jackwilliams [ Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: slotted peghead on steel strings |
Thanks Michael and Colin for your replies; I have been using a hollow-chisel mortising attachment on my drill press but I am not 100% pleased with the result... . I guess I'll look into a router jig as both of you suggest. Other than LMII and Luthier tools , are there other jigs you know of commercially available? Thanks again, jack |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: slotted peghead on steel strings |
I too use Chris's jig from luthiers tools. Simple the best. Beautifully machined. Works with well with a laminate trimmer with a template guide. |
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| Author: | Jim Kirby [ Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: slotted peghead on steel strings |
Andy Zimmerman wrote: I too use Chris's jig from luthiers tools. Simple the best. Beautifully machined. Works with well with a laminate trimmer with a template guide. Does that also have guides for drilling for tuner rollers? I use the LMI jig (for classical guitars) but this looks more adjustable. |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: slotted peghead on steel strings |
Yes The jig is used for both the routing of the slots and drilling the tuner holes. Almost idiot proof. you can switch the bushings to drill for both classical tuners and steel string |
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| Author: | Haans [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: slotted peghead on steel strings |
I cheat...
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| Author: | Robbie_McD [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: slotted peghead on steel strings |
Very clever Haans ![[clap]](./images/smilies/smiley32.gif "adulations") Thanks for sharing! |
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| Author: | evanmelstad [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: slotted peghead on steel strings |
Todd, where can I pick up a set of these "mad skills?" |
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| Author: | Joe Sustaire [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: slotted peghead on steel strings |
I would love to have the luthier tool jig, it looks great, but until then, this is how I've done mine.  First drill your tuning holes, I just use a cheap doweling jig, layout my positions and drill them one at a time. Then drill a hole at each end the width you want your slot.  Get brave with the jigsaw and a fine tooth blade.  Even things out with sandpaper on a stick, cut your ramps with a rat-tail file.  And there you have it. Being as everyone I've built has been a slot-head, that jig sure looks good!  Joe |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: slotted peghead on steel strings |
Nothing wrong with your way, Joe. Works as well as any other method. |
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| Author: | David LaPlante [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: slotted peghead on steel strings |
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| Author: | dunwell [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: slotted peghead on steel strings |
David, in your photo of the routing of the slots, am I seeing that right that you are using a top bearing pattern following bit to the plexi template? Yow! How do you do the plunge (other than the obvious "very carefully" answer) w/o having it rip all over the place? Or is it done with a small bit? Also, I'd think that Robbie O'Brien's drill rod type cut out method would work well here too. I've been doing them with a pattern and follower guide and a 1/4" carbide end mill, but I always disliked the round corner ends for steel strings and the carving them squared off is always a PITA since it is end grain. I think I've just been converted to the "Haans bandsaw method".  Very Clever!!Alan D. |
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| Author: | gozierdt [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 4:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: slotted peghead on steel strings |
I agree with those that think Haans method is very nice. I'm certaintly going to try it. Haans, I'd also like to see some photos of how you attach the peghead to the neck, if you're willing to share. I'm thinking I want to move away from the "standard" 15 degree bevel-and-flip technique. |
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| Author: | Haans [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 4:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: slotted peghead on steel strings |
Gene, here's the whole toot... viewtopic.php?f=10117&t=21868 |
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| Author: | David LaPlante [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: slotted peghead on steel strings |
The routing is done with a straight bit and a template guide bushing. This enables me to make the cut in a series of three "plunges". Since my machine has a release lever allowing the movement, I don't even have to take it out of the guide fixture. Attachment: WorkingupNeck 004.jpg Attachment: WorkingupNeck 011.jpg Attachment: WorkingupNeck 012.jpg
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| Author: | jackwilliams [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: slotted peghead on steel strings |
Many thanks to all replies and to the different photo's of different fixtures and/or methods of work. I'll probably get a router fixture .... maybe by years end, but in the meantime I've learned lots from Joe and Haans, as far as 'non-fixtured' methods go. Many thanks for your time and effort, Best regards, jack |
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