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jwells393 · August 10th, 2007, 10:09 AM

I don't have a neck template drawing but here's a procedure with photos and text for making an accurate neck pocket template or actually routing a neck pocket.

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/showgallery.php/cat/576

André, it is possible to start at the bottom of the pickup cavity if you use a 12 inch bit and drill at the smallest angle. However you must stop as soon as bit breaks through. Here's my method and the resulting hole in the control cavity.

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August 10th, 2007, 10:09 AM	#50 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,282 101 Photos	I don't have a neck template drawing but here's a procedure with photos and text for making an accurate neck pocket template or actually routing a neck pocket. http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/showgallery.php/cat/576 André, it is possible to start at the bottom of the pickup cavity if you use a 12 inch bit and drill at the smallest angle. However you must stop as soon as bit breaks through. Here's my method and the resulting hole in the control cavity. ...... __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person.