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| Author: | JRE Productions [ Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | truss rod cover -jigs? Tips or other thoughts? |
I would like to make a batch of truss rod covers that are all identical. They are so small, that I don't want to try and use a router template, but that was my first thought. Any have any handy tips to make a batch of TRC's? Thanks! |
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: truss rod cover -jigs? Tips or other thoughts? |
When I used to make my necks with headstock access, I made a jig to make them. Take a couple pieces of 1/2 inch baltic birch ply, and shape the one end of both (screw them together) to your shape. Separate them, and add on the bottom one a stop that defines the nut end of the cover, that is thinner than the covers will be. Now add a few crews to use as tighteners, and you have a clamp shaped like your cover .. pattern route or robosand the covers using this template. I show a pic of one but mine is long gone somewhere as I dont do them anymore - when I need one for an electric I just shape by hand. |
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| Author: | Chris Paulick [ Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: truss rod cover -jigs? Tips or other thoughts? |
You could always make up a small inlay duplicator like Keith MacKenzie's http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PQlDAg971c and use small bits if router chip out is a concern depending on what you are cutting. My first thought would be a Whiteside inlay kit with the collars and an 1/8" bit. Just like cutting and dutchmen patch. |
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| Author: | Wes McMillian [ Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: truss rod cover -jigs? Tips or other thoughts? |
I don't do headstock access, either, but this image just popped in my head on taking, say, a 1X2" blank and profiling it (router table?) then carrying it to the bandsaw and slicing off the truss rod covers. Not that I plan to ever have a need to myself. Just thinking out loud.... Of course, the grain would have to be oriented right so you didn't end up with all end grain blanks, I guess. |
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