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Author:  segovia [ Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Common Radius

I am going to make some radius profiles / gauges and get the drawn out by CAD on a A0 sheet

What are the most common radius's ?

J

Author:  nyazzip [ Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Common Radius

most Fender electrics are 241 mm/9.5 inch...the old ones are 184 mm/7.25", which is a little too round for me personally

Author:  Rod True [ Sun Dec 18, 2011 5:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Common Radius

every inch from about 7" up to 22" and flat for some classicals.

Author:  theguitarwhisperer [ Sun Dec 18, 2011 5:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Common Radius

In inches 7.25, 9.5, 10, 12, 16, and 20, the most common ones.

Author:  segovia [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 1:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Common Radius

Sorry I should of mentioned this is for backs and tops

J

Author:  theguitarwhisperer [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:03 am ]
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Oh.

Author:  segovia [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Common Radius

I think I found the information on the stewmac site

15',20',28',40'

Author:  Mark Groza [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Common Radius

I use 15' for backs and 28' for tops but i have seen up to 62' for tops that are flatter.

Author:  crazicarl [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:01 am ]
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I've heard of guys using 25".

Author:  gozierdt [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Common Radius

I use 15' for backs, and 25' for tops. You'd be hard pressed to tell the difference
between 25' and 28', only a few thousands difference.

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