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Ronkirn · July 1st, 2008, 08:35 PM

So now, we give the tremolo rout one more buzz to leave the 1/8th inch remaining at the top.

the awl.. is what I use to indicate the location of the lower rout, so I can be certain the top template is aligned correctly when I get ready to break through the top. But, Actually I jumped the gun,… not at this time….. I have some shaping to do….

So here is where we are…

This body will have a Book matched Flame Maple Veneer applied, so first, I have to do the arm contour….

I indicate the approximate center of the body, because the contours of the Leo Fender years went beyond center…

I indicate that approximate area I want to have the contour roll into the flat top..

Remember…. The contours are NOT compound… they are flat on one axis while rolling on the other. If you think of a large flat sanding surface, and held the body against it and rolled it only in one direction…. That IS the way Fender did it in the real days..

And on….

Ron Kirn

July 1st, 2008, 08:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ronkirn VENDOR Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Age: 63 Posts: 3,884	So now, we give the tremolo rout one more buzz to leave the 1/8th inch remaining at the top. the awl.. is what I use to indicate the location of the lower rout, so I can be certain the top template is aligned correctly when I get ready to break through the top. But, Actually I jumped the gun,… not at this time….. I have some shaping to do…. So here is where we are… This body will have a Book matched Flame Maple Veneer applied, so first, I have to do the arm contour…. I indicate the approximate center of the body, because the contours of the Leo Fender years went beyond center… I indicate that approximate area I want to have the contour roll into the flat top.. Remember…. The contours are NOT compound… they are flat on one axis while rolling on the other. If you think of a large flat sanding surface, and held the body against it and rolled it only in one direction…. That IS the way Fender did it in the real days.. And on…. Ron Kirn __________________ "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain." "The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself ." BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. www.ronkirn.com