I use mine for fingerboard leveling and fret leveling for new and used guitars. It really is an important fixture in my shop.
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| Author: | Chris Paulick [ Sat Aug 15, 2009 1:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Erlewine Style Neck Jig- Who's Using Them? |
I off to get some parts as I'm going to build me one and I'm wondering who is using these? And how do you like or dislike them? http://api.ning.com/files/HAVVJu2zjUSpk ... NwUX-p69br |
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| Author: | collinsguitar [ Sat Aug 15, 2009 2:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Erlewine Style Neck Jig- Who's Using Them? |
I have one which I like a whole lot. I have used it to alter the shape of necks without truss rods by using heat lamps. The rods/turnbuckle and strap hold the neck in th position you want the neck in and you use judiciously applied heat from a heat lamp to slip the fingerboard to neck surface joint. Then you allow it to cool and test your results. Overall it is a great tool to have in the shop. Michael Collins www.collinsguitar.com |
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| Author: | Tom West [ Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Erlewine Style Neck Jig- Who's Using Them? |
I think Don Teeter in one of his books showed how to make a similar jig quite a few years ago. Is the Erlewine jig something developed separately from the Teeter jig? |
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| Author: | Mike_P [ Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Erlewine Style Neck Jig- Who's Using Them? |
nice link Chris... the thing I notice immediately is the use of 2x4's...knowing what I do about such material I would be inclined to use something else that would have a lower chance of warping/twisting/cupping... I guess I wouldn't be too adverse to using some studs I've had sitting around for a long time which have already done the majority of their movement.. |
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| Author: | Tom West [ Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Erlewine Style Neck Jig- Who's Using Them? |
Teeter's was made of welded aluminum channel.He was a machinist and made a lot of his own tools.The books are worth a look if you can find them . A bit off the original question .Sorry about that Chris. |
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| Author: | Dave Stewart [ Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Erlewine Style Neck Jig- Who's Using Them? |
I built one a couple of years ago, basically just from available pictures and the instructions for how to use it. I find it very useful, & not that hard to build. Attachment: neck jig.jpg
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| Author: | MRS [ Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Erlewine Style Neck Jig- Who's Using Them? |
I don't have one but a few times I wished i did. I guess i should build me one....Mike |
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| Author: | Alan [ Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Erlewine Style Neck Jig- Who's Using Them? |
I haven't used one, but since it looks pretty simple to build, I think I'll give it a try. Thanks for posting the link Chris. |
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| Author: | Senf [ Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Erlewine Style Neck Jig- Who's Using Them? |
I use mine for fingerboard leveling and fret leveling for new and used guitars. It really is an important fixture in my shop.
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| Author: | Chris Paulick [ Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Erlewine Style Neck Jig- Who's Using Them? |
Nice addtion with the swivel. A lot cheaper then the vise and stand. |
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