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Old January 14th, 2004, 03:58 AM   #12 (permalink)
TeleGeir
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Re: neck pocket corners, hmmmmmmmmmm

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Originally Posted by bpoe
I have to disagree, at least when using a "vintage" type neck.

I did my prototype tele bodies (on a CNC) with a 1/2" bit for the neck pocket, including the corners. The neck fits perfectly in the corners, and fits identically to my '58.
Still no disagreement, is there? Except maybe 3/8 vs 1/2".

Kevin if I understand him correctly says a larger bit is more efficient and holds up better in mass production, which Fender is obviously about. And that changing a bit in the middle of the job takes time. So Fender is using a big one - 3/4" - for the whole process, and therefore get the wide corners. You on the other hand are using a smaller one - 1/2" - for the neck pocket and get perfect corners.

Sorry to interfere, but this was "my" thread...

Geir :)
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