In this build step we will be drilling out the remainder of the pick guard holes and finishing the pick guard neck cutout.
Below: The pick guard is laying on body, and the tools we will be using are shown, that being a centerpunch (top), a chamfer/countersink bit, and 1/16″ bit w/tape on it. There is also a small pile of pick guard screws. (Additional info: The cutting tools to be used will be the band saw and router table.)
Below: This is the body as-is at the time. Pick guard screw holes have already been drilled for control cavity area in a previous step. The holes for the remainder of the pick guard will now be drilled.
Below: Holes are centerpunched before drilling to allow for better drilling accuracy later.
Below: Holes being drilled after being centerpunched. The drill depth is about 1/2″.
Below: After initial holes are drilled, a switch is made over to the countersinking bit for chamfering.
Below: Showing the area of the pick guard where the neck cutout will be.
Below: Cut being performed using the band saw.
Below: Rough neck cutout completed.
Below: Screwing the pick guard on to the body.
Below: Pick guard is still overhanging the neck route at this point.
Below: Close-up of router table showing how bearing top router bit is adjusted.
Below: About to start the pass.
Below: Pass being made:
Below: Pass completed and now neck pocket area has been successfully smoothed out.
Below: Test fit with neck attached.
At this stage, our pick guard is DONE. 🙂
Where are the rest of the build steps?
You can view them all here.