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Telecaster Neck Template

Telecaster Neck Template - Btw when it comes to fret layout, i double checked my fret positions using a known fender neck, transferring the marks from the real neck to my layout guide (which is a strip of wood with saw kerfs in it, glued to the base of the sled that the neck blank sits on in the homemade fret slotting miterbox). If you are talking neck cavity template,you can use your neck as a pattern to make the template. In fact, you could used the adobe reader snapshot tool to crop the neck pocket area then print that actual size. Here's the brad point bit i use to drill the holes in the neck pocket. Any particular reason why you want an acrylic template? Location of drilling between routs and for strap buttons. Hi all, have tried searching and couldn't find it. Reading a facebook discussion about stewmac's neck pocket template ($44), i decided to look up an old thread i created back in 2011. Looks good but it's only 1/8 in. Pickguard holes (for making your own pg).

Basic paths to be followed for neck shaping and at head transition. Template using the 1/4 in. The same seller has other template styles. If you're talking about the template for the mounting holes in the neck pocket, all you need to make your own is contained in the terry downs telecaster drawing. I recently bought a peavey reactor tele copy which is a kick ass copy but i hate the headstock, and i was planning on cutting it to look more tele like. Hi all, have tried searching and couldn't find it. It's a good idea to take a mold of the upper surface of the neck (just under the fretboard), as it's sometimes thicker there with hand sanding. If one were to use this technique to make a master template, i'd suggest to use 1/4 mdf as you'll get enough edge for the router bearing to run around, to make a thicker working template. The two pieces on the sides need to be greater than 3 wide. Location of drilling between routs and for strap buttons.

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If You Are Talking Neck Cavity Template,You Can Use Your Neck As A Pattern To Make The Template.

The same seller has other template styles. Neck profiles at 1st and 12th frets; I decided to recreate the thread with clear images. Ideally something i can print out, align to the neck pocket then route away.

If You're Talking About The Template For The Mounting Holes In The Neck Pocket, All You Need To Make Your Own Is Contained In The Terry Downs Telecaster Drawing.

Hi all, have tried searching and couldn't find it. Looks good but it's only 1/8 in. Here's the brad point bit i use to drill the holes in the neck pocket. Take 3 different pieces of wood that have a nice straight edge and place them around your neck on another piece of material.

If One Were To Use This Technique To Make A Master Template, I'd Suggest To Use 1/4 Mdf As You'll Get Enough Edge For The Router Bearing To Run Around, To Make A Thicker Working Template.

The 3 pieces should be the same thickness. Neck routing for truss rods; Location of drilling between routs and for strap buttons. Does anyone know where i can download an actual size template / outline of a tele headstock.

Any Particular Reason Why You Want An Acrylic Template?

It's a good idea to take a mold of the upper surface of the neck (just under the fretboard), as it's sometimes thicker there with hand sanding. Here's an acrylic telecaster style template set on ebay. The two pieces on the sides need to be greater than 3 wide. In fact, you could used the adobe reader snapshot tool to crop the neck pocket area then print that actual size.

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