Build a better fingerboard radius jig!
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- Опубліковано 28 жов 2024
- My last fingerboard radiusing jig worked great but it was hard to get the neck leveled out in the jig. Since then, I've been making changes to my building processes so. I decided to make a routing friendly model. If you don't like what you're using, just make a better one!
Thanks for the update brother. I like this one better. I'm going to copy this immediately! I may actually change up the carriage/router base design a little so I can use up some bearings I bought for this! I'm also going to make one of the body binding jigs like you made. ✌️
Awesome man! Have some fun.
Great looking jig and very good explanations!
Thanks and have fun building yours. Thanks for watching!
nice work !..ive made several types of radius jigs and i think this type is the best for a small shop.
I like the accuracy that I'm getting. Cheers!
Hi Paul, I'm starting to fab a jig like yours. Re-watching your video, and thought I'd mention one other thing I like about your jig. The bottom "neck side clamping" piece is adjustable and can accommodate fretboard radiusing (not yet installed on necks), and not shaped yet (rectangular).. All you'd have to do is add more platform height pieces underneath, and have a 6 more longer screws to tie it all down. I was looking for ideas on this flexibility, and I see you have it already figured out - Thanks man!
That's correct. I would make a modular platform that can be switched out quickly. Also, if my neck is slightly thicker on say the heal side, I can shim it up to level with some pieces of card stock on the headstock side, or vise/verse. It won't move on me either. I would like to see this jig when you finish it.
@@lesperanceguitars8381 Yes, and that technique of shimming isn't spoken about too much but can be used to adjust fretboard thicknesses to alleviate the look of a thinning fretboard going from nut to heel on wider fretboards (5-6 string basses for example). I'm a bit of a perfectionist :)
@@ChinJazz I don't worry about that look. It's just the nature of the radius due to the taper of the neck. The only thing that I would be aware of is that you may need to angle the heel/neck joint up to compensate for the fingerboard being thicker on that end. Or use a taller type bridge like a tune-o-matic. If it isn't much of an angle it may not matter. I may be over thinking this.
I think a good mod for this kind of jig would be recessed drawer runners butted up to them side pieces and attached to the carriage the action and stability would be a lot smoother
The clamping system you have there is a excellent
That was an option that i was looking at but, this jig generates a lot of saw dust amd was concerned with it getting caught up in those drawer slides. Another option i was looking at was pillow block and rails but that would make the jig bulky and heavy. If you build one that way, let me know how it works out. Thanks for watching.
OMG, fantastic
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Hello, u have THE Gig Project in PDF or other archive? Thank you so much
I don't at the moment. I may end up getting a cad program. If I do, I'll consider selling plans. Thanks for watching!
Jig looks fantastic. Thanks for demo. How did you cut router carrier? It looks very precise. When you put route base on bottom carrier it snaps so it can't fall off?
I used a router and a radius stick to dial in the radii. As far as the base, I installed large diameter washers on the outside of the carrier that protrude up so that the base slides between them. The washers contain the base as it follows the radius. I hope this is a good explanation. Thanks for watching!
@@lesperanceguitars8381 Thank you
Nice!! Thanks for posting this video! I've been looking at different plans/videos for a new radius jig. Do you have inserts on the bottom surface for the side clamping plates? At least that's what I think would be logical.
I do have inserts under the clamps. Keeps things from wearing out. Thanks for watching!
Ever make plans for this one?
I haven't. Still don't have a program nonetheless time to work on that at the moment. Not sure when I'll get to it!
Thsnks
You're welcome. I hope it inspires you to build something similar.
Hi, very inspiring! I'm doing the same, but I got a question. What bit do you use to get a smooth radius? Any reference?
I really don't know where I got it from but, it is like the ones at this company. - www.the-carbide-end-mill-store.com/m5/350-2500-032--1-2-corner-radius-end-mill-std-length-htc-350-2500-032-2-fl-032-cr-uncoated.html - I searched around and found a 1/2" dia. 2 flute bullnose endmill bit with a 1/8" corner radius, 3" long with a 1 1/4" cut. It has a flat end with 1/8" rounded edges. I think I paid about $50 for it. My search actually took me a while to find exactly what I was looking for. I hope this helps you and good luck with your jig. Thanks for watching!
@@lesperanceguitars8381 Thanks a lot :) You rock!
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If isn't broke don't fix it. Thanks for the info.
Thanks for watching!
Lovely jig, but man, look after your lungs buddy
Thanks for the tip.
If you are making your guitar for yourself the super easy way to make your fretboard is to just make it flat. Hell with all this radius BS.