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new to routing, woodwork and guitar building

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#1 ·
Hello,
I am simon, from the uk and want to build my own guitars. i bought a cheap lidl router for £29 and a few bits and started routing.
routing seems like a very quick way to create something complex and a quick way to make a really nasty mess. i am learning more about the latter, mostly by experience, well, all by experience.
thanks
 
#2 ·
Hi Simon and welcome. For guitar making you will need to learn about using templates. There are two ways to use templates with a router. One is to use bearing guided flush trim or pattern making bits and the other is using template guides which attach to the base of the router.
 
#3 ·
Hello N/A and welcome to the forums...
We're happy you found us...

About that inquisitiveness of yours... We are all over that, we can help, we can, w/ have some ''light reading'' for you...
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Do take some time and read the safety PDF's... PLEASE!!!
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We do welcome all questions on about any subject you can come up w/ too....
Not only that, we excel at spending your money...

And while we're at it, let's not forget this vital function you won't be able to do w/o......
DUST COLLECTION
There is some, okay, a lot of information, because one size does not fit all when it comes to dust collection and your health in this here link... Beyond a doubt, a given even, you will need it... Besides, who likes to wallow in a mess???...
 
#6 ·
Welcome to the forum, Simon! Add your first name to your profile to clear the N/a in the side panel. Add your location to your profile, as well.

Electric or acoustic? I've built one acoustic and it was a blast, need to do some more. An electric is on the horizon, well, distant horizon.

David
 
#9 ·
hello,
electric, baretta by kramer. its an odd shaped strat played by ed van halen and satchel from led panther. i am making it from an old oak worktop i got from a tip. its a practice piece. when i get good at making bodies without tearing it to bits i will spend some money. its tricky i will admit. but a learning experience. there is a lot to be said for planning and procedures. i sort of dived in and learning to use epoxy to fill holes. it does not look good. but i think the finish should hide a lot of the mistakes.
 
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