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Good job on getting the pics up, much easier to see the great build pics so far!
For the deeper part of the p90 route I'd make a template, if you use the straight edges of MDF in strips double side them down 1/2 apart that'll get the channel with a top bearing router cutter then mark out the bigger part and just use mdf blocks double sided down and use your router bit then you get a complete template, hope that makes sense, I also use this method for the p90, I just block round the actual cover but wrap some tape on it first so it's not too tight, obviously test fit your cover before cutting your body
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Here is the bit I was using - wealden 2” shear. I tried to only leave 2mm to route but it proved too much on the end grain !
Onwards ! Fretboard work tomorrow ....
I saw a good tip on Freddys Frets YT channel. Use a shorter follower bit so you take less off per pass. You can more safely do climb cuts that way and avoid tear out.
The downside of using multiple passes is that you can be left with marks where the cuts overlap, but that's an easy sanding job, or you could just run the 2" bit all the way round as you'd only be removing fractions of fractions of a mm.
And then sand it.
The whole series on the Les Paul build is brilliant!
Basically what I said.... take less per pass, ie not all in one hit
Nice work Pete, looking good.
I have the same 2" cutter just got fairly recently, but haven't used it in the table yet. I did it hand-held, the router has a big plexi base. And snuck up on the endgrain bit by bit. The main problem was some freak static sending long shaving ribbons absolutely everywhere in the workshop, tops & sides of things, all corners.. bizarre..
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My advice to anybody donot follow the advice in that video. The Golden rule in routing never ever cut with the spin of the router bit, always cut against the spin of the router. To cut with the spin of the router is so dangerous, if you're using a router table and go in the direction of the spin it will almost certainly rip the material out of your hand, if your hand routing and go with the spin you're likely to have the router ripped out your hands.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0moG-5Ct8g&t=22s
The first cut is with the 19mm cutter with a 22mm bearing, the second cut is with a 19mm cutter with a 19mm bearing
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Climb cutting done safely works well, but you need to know what you're doing. In that vid he's removing a small amount of material, with a small cutter. There are times in routing where climb cutting is preferred in order to achieve a clean cut, but that said, your suggestion is really good and would also take less time!
more pics to follow.
I must admit I did attempt a climb cut at full body thickness (38mm on mine) at 2mm ish depth of cut and it pulled it out of my hands, so do not try that!! Whiteside do "the ultimate flush cut" cutter, which is madly expensive, but works very well going against the grain. I bought one for the workshop, but it's now sadly worn out.
What P90's are you going for?
Cheers, I will keep documenting the build. Keen to do a vid of the guitar with some diy amps when it’s finished.
Pete.