I always hate it when people answer a question in a completely different direction... but...
I used to use a router/jig, but just gave up and started using a backsaw. I have a template for the wedge and I use a marking knife to cut it out...
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| Author: | jackwilliams [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 12:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | inlaying the guitar's end wedge |
Do any of you OLF'ers have photos of router jigs and/or setups that you use to inlay the guitar's end wedge that you wouldn't mind sharing? best regards, jack |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: inlaying the guitar's end wedge |
I always hate it when people answer a question in a completely different direction... but... I used to use a router/jig, but just gave up and started using a backsaw. I have a template for the wedge and I use a marking knife to cut it out... |
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| Author: | Howard Klepper [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: inlaying the guitar's end wedge |
Backsaw and straightedge here. Flat file (the untapered kind) if the cut needs some adjusting. Individuals don't need to build like factories do. |
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| Author: | jackwilliams [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: inlaying the guitar's end wedge |
I've been using a back saw, straight edge and chisel for over 25 years, so maybe I am doing something right; Thanks for the replies, jack |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: inlaying the guitar's end wedge |
Same here - Japanese razor saw and straight edge + chisel |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: inlaying the guitar's end wedge |
Sorry. nearly forgot - mark first with a knife japanese |
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| Author: | dberkowitz [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 3:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: inlaying the guitar's end wedge |
Jig and laminate trimmer. Life's too short, more time for beer and friends. |
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| Author: | Laurent Brondel [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 3:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: inlaying the guitar's end wedge |
Plexi template with centre line, 6" ruler with double side tape, dozuki saw and 1/4" chisel to remove the waste. It's a 5mn easy job. |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 4:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: inlaying the guitar's end wedge |
For years I scored with a marking knite, back sawed using a wood block as a guide, then routed out but any more I chisel out it is mich quicker and cleaner |
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| Author: | stan thomison [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 4:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: inlaying the guitar's end wedge |
template from Mark Kett with lam trimmer. Reverse template and router table wedge itself. Quick & clean. |
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| Author: | Robbie O'Brien [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 4:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: inlaying the guitar's end wedge |
Here's how I do mine. By the time you set up a jig and router you could have the thing installed. I do mine by hand for that reason. |
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| Author: | Kelby [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: inlaying the guitar's end wedge |
I just use a knife and a chisel. First, I use the knife to score the lines. I score them each 10 times or so, starting with very light passes and gradually increasing the pressure. From there, it's easy to remove the material with a chisel. Once in a blue moon, I make a mistake, but they are always easily fixable -- nothing like the disasters I see people making when their routers go awry. And the knife/chisel approach makes the cut quicker than I can set up the router. |
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| Author: | Kelby [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: inlaying the guitar's end wedge |
I just use a knife and a chisel. First, I use the knife to score the lines. I score them each 10 times or so, starting with very light passes and gradually increasing the pressure. From there, it's easy to remove the material with a chisel. Once in a blue moon, I make a mistake, but they are always easily fixable -- nothing like the disasters I see people making when their routers go awry. And the knife/chisel approach makes the cut quicker than I can set up the router. |
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