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Dave Staudte (rhymms with "Howdy") NB Guitar Repair (New Braunfels, TX) VideoRepair and Restoration

Holter Custom Pickguards, with Taylor Mullins

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Pickup routing template for les paul?

Does anyone have a STL for a routing template that will sit square on a les paul body? I need to cut a P90 hole into a middle position, and it would be nice to use the router, rather than chiseling the edges...

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Neat. Yes, that looks like exactly what I need.
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Rickenbacker 4003 bass template

Hey all, My father-In-law would really like to make a rickenbacker 4003. I’m based in the UK and I can’t find a suitable template/templates for this. I wasn’t sure to post this in the CNC forum but thought I’d post it here first. I have tried crimson but no luck, but they’ve mentioned many people have asked about them. Thanks for any help it’s much appreciated

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Can I assume that you already checked Guitars and Woods website? https://guitarsandwoods.com/rickenbacker-bass-templates-1580654306.html
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Pickguard template for a Gibson RD Artist ?

Does anyone have a template for the pickguard that goes on a Gibson RD Artist? It's kind of its own thing. I can't find one anywhere and I need to make one. I appreciate any guidance . Thanks in advance

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I just emailed a pdf.
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Modeling / improving on dovetail jig

I've seen the Elevate Luthierie jig, and it seems simple enough. One thing I don't like about their explanation video is the handwaving around "set the joint length where you want it"...feels like even with the jig, you have to do too much measuring to make it fit exactly (or within the tolerance you want) Given I can model well enough in Fusion and have a 3D printer, feels like a challenge to take on! As far as I can see, the jig is just…

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HI Randy I think all jigs can be made in your shop. I actually like making jigs more than I like making guitars! Canadian Luthier Supply has been selling a binding jig made mostly out of plywood for a…
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Fretting table saw setup

This is a simple but effective setup for cutting fret slots quickly and accurately. Ryobi table saw with a crosscut sled and saw blade with a kerf to match fret slot thickness. The sled has an indexing pin for using fret scale templates with notches. The blade alone sells for $163 on Stew Mac. I also have another blade for sale.

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Sold locally!