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| Author: | Chris Cordle [ Thu Mar 01, 2007 7:38 am ] |
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Hi gang, I've been looking around for a saddle slot routing jig without much success. Wondering if anybody knows of a maker (besides the StewMac version), or if anybody has plans to make one. If it helps, I own a Dremel, a Black & Decker router and am not opposed to buying another router to have just for this purpose. I also have a drill press but it doesn't seem like a good choice for this operation. Any help is appreciated, Chris |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Thu Mar 01, 2007 7:50 am ] |
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Check out John How's jig in the "Jigs, Tools & Techniques" section. I made one and find it to be a solid design. |
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| Author: | crowduck [ Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:12 am ] |
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In the John Mayes video on bridge making I remember that he uses a drill press rig that consists of an end mill bit and a sliding vise. Looked pretty straightforward and uncomplicated. Check out the video available from John's website or for rent at smartflix.com. Crowduck |
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| Author: | JohnAbercrombie [ Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:00 am ] |
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Chris- Do you want a jig to cut the slot before the bridge is glued to the guitar, or after? The John How jig is a good example of the former. The Don Teeter book (Vol 1) has 'plans' for a simple guide for the Dremel to cut slots in bridges that are on guitars. I think he had some info on slotting when you are making the bridge as well. I've never had much luck using the drill press as a router for stuff like this. If you can build a guitar, you can build this type of jig quite easily. One tip-no matter what type of jig you are using- is to get a piece of steel rod (1/4 or 1/8 depending on your router) and put a point on it (drill press and grinder, or hand-held drill and bench grinder). Chuck it up in the router when you are lining things up and clamping down the jig, then switch to your cutter bit. Cheers John |
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| Author: | James W B [ Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:00 am ] |
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The most amazing jig I ever saw was made by David Collins of Collins Lutherie.It used a Porter Cable Trim router and had laser guiding.Virtually impossible to goof up.It had a plunge feature and front and back stops.It was really a work of art.I watched him use it to Re- rout a saddle on my guitar.David is a member of this forum and an all around great guy. James W B |
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| Author: | Chris Cordle [ Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:46 am ] |
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[QUOTE=JohnAbercrombie] Chris- Do you want a jig to cut the slot before the bridge is glued to the guitar, or after? [/QUOTE] John, I'm looking to route the slot before attaching to the guitar. I'm sure I could make one but have not seen any good plans. Just trying to prevent re-inventing the wheel if someone already has a proven design. |
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| Author: | JohnAbercrombie [ Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:54 am ] |
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Chris- Another variable to consider is whether you are going to use a standard cutter and size the saddle to the slot, or whether you will want to make non-standard slots, and will have to move the router/bridge for multiple cuts. If the former, then you just need to make up some rails to guide the router side-to-side. Then a fixture to hold the bridge under the router- John How's jig would be a good start. John |
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| Author: | j.Brown [ Fri Mar 02, 2007 5:58 am ] |
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I think the stew-mac version is around $125. I've used it several times and have found it to be extrememly handy. I may have to look into making my own, though. I'll have to check into the references above. Any photos available of the Collins jig? -j. |
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| Author: | CarltonM [ Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:04 am ] |
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We got to see the Collins jig at the last MGL meeting. It's quite impressive, and quite complicated at a glance. He'd probably have to disassemble it for photos to make any sense. I asked him if he had plans drawn for it, but he doesn't--made it up as he built it (durn inventors!). It also includes expensive linear bearings, though he got his at a bargain from Ebay. |
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