This is a continuation of part 1. In this step, the control cavity routing template is finalized and completed.
Below: A jigsaw with scroll cut blade is used to cut out the template.
Below: The top portion has been cut with the jigsaw.
Below: The remainder being cut.
Below: Material removed and rough template completed.
Below: A spindle sander is used to smooth the inside edges where it can reach.
Below: Where the spindle sander cannot reach (or cannot fit into,) those areas are filed manually.
Below: The area has been sanded and smoothed.
Below: Center punched points are made for the pick guard screw holes so we know exactly where to drill.
Below: Drilling holes using 1/8th-inch bradpoint bit
Below: Holes have been successfully drilled
Below: A 45-degree angle chamfer bit is used to drill countersunk holes for pick guard screws .
Below: Holes successfully drilled.
Below: The sticker is peeled off to reveal the finished template.
Below: Finished!
Where are the rest of the build steps?
You can view them all here.
