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orpheoet · June 4th, 2012, 03:05 PM

I just received a Fender reject tele body. It needs some help. The main thing is its just rough cut. What's the best way to go about rounding the edges? There's also a small knot that needs filling. I'm doing a Mary Kaye finish so I'm hoping that will add a little interest to it:)

Kennedycaster · June 4th, 2012, 03:48 PM

I use an 1/8" roundover bit in my laminate trimmer for tele bodies. As for the knot, you can use epoxy, DAP plastic wood, Durhams water putty, sawdust & glue, etc. Since it's going to be mary kaye, you really don't need to worry about the aesthetics of the fill as the edges will be opaque.

Bob

Nareg · June 8th, 2012, 07:16 AM

Did you get that from a guy in silverlake?

PinewoodRo · June 8th, 2012, 07:18 AM

A router?

dsutton24 · June 8th, 2012, 05:38 PM

Router and a 1/8" roundover bit.

Kennedycaster · June 8th, 2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dsutton24

Router and a 1/2" roundover bit.

1/2" is pretty extreme for a tele. It would end up more like a strat. 1/8" is the way to go on a tele.

dsutton24 · June 8th, 2012, 06:18 PM

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1/2" is pretty extreme for a tele. It would end up more like a strat. 1/8" is the way to go on a tele.

You're right... having one of those days where objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.

Kennedycaster · June 8th, 2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dsutton24

You're right... having one of those days where objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.

You too huh? It's always one of those days for me! ;-)

funkymann1 · June 11th, 2012, 09:36 AM

Make sure you carefull around that neck pocket with the 1/8 bit or you'll need more filling then that little hole on the horn!!!!

orpheoet · June 11th, 2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nareg

Did you get that from a guy in silverlake?

Wilmington

orpheoet · June 11th, 2012, 03:30 PM

Thanks. Just bought the bit. I'll post pics once I get it routed.

orpheoet · June 12th, 2012, 06:37 PM

Thanks guys! 1/8 rounding bit on my kitchen counter did the trick! Neck pocket edges were not an issue, thanks for the warning.

orpheoet · June 12th, 2012, 06:51 PM

I think I found a neck for it. 79 strat maple fingerboard. Like new condition with tuners. 550. Thoughts?

nosmo · June 12th, 2012, 06:57 PM

550 What? Dollars?

orpheoet · June 12th, 2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nosmo

550 What? Dollars?

Yup. High? Like I said, it's like new.

Kennedycaster · June 12th, 2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by orpheoet

Yup. High? Like I said, it's like new.

Waaay high. Looks like a "new" reissue neck. You can do so much better price-wise. Does it have to say Fender on the headstock? If not, why not try an allparts neck?

Bob

orpheoet · June 12th, 2012, 07:45 PM

It's not a reissue. Check out the serial number. That's why I think the price is ok. Though admittedly high. Here's the heel.

Kennedycaster · June 12th, 2012, 08:03 PM

I still think it's too high IMO. After all, it's a '79, not a '69.

orpheoet · June 12th, 2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kennedycaster

I still think it's too high IMO. After all, it's a '79, not a '69.

I appreciate your opinion. Thanks. I plan on trying to talk him down a bit in person. But if it checks out I'll probably pay it. I have a 2010 strat with far far worse fret wear!

tstorer · June 15th, 2012, 10:41 PM

What about the heel shape difference? (Strat = rounded, Tele = square)

June 4th, 2012, 03:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
orpheoet TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 92	Tele build. Rounding edges? I just received a Fender reject tele body. It needs some help. The main thing is its just rough cut. What's the best way to go about rounding the edges? There's also a small knot that needs filling. I'm doing a Mary Kaye finish so I'm hoping that will add a little interest to it:) Attached Thumbnails

June 8th, 2012, 07:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
PinewoodRo Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bath UK Age: 49 Posts: 793	A router? __________________ The mighty oak was once a nut that stood its ground

June 8th, 2012, 05:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
dsutton24 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,744	Router and a 1/8" roundover bit. __________________ Yet another hobby that is completely out of control... Last edited by dsutton24; June 8th, 2012 at 06:19 PM. Reason: Not knowing what the ((&% I'm talking about!

June 12th, 2012, 06:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
orpheoet TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 92	Thanks guys! 1/8 rounding bit on my kitchen counter did the trick! Neck pocket edges were not an issue, thanks for the warning. Attached Thumbnails

June 12th, 2012, 06:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
orpheoet TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 92	I think I found a neck for it. 79 strat maple fingerboard. Like new condition with tuners. 550. Thoughts? Attached Thumbnails

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June 4th, 2012, 03:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kennedycaster Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 36 Posts: 589	I use an 1/8" roundover bit in my laminate trimmer for tele bodies. As for the knot, you can use epoxy, DAP plastic wood, Durhams water putty, sawdust & glue, etc. Since it's going to be mary kaye, you really don't need to worry about the aesthetics of the fill as the edges will be opaque. Bob

June 8th, 2012, 07:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nareg TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 34	Did you get that from a guy in silverlake?

June 11th, 2012, 09:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
funkymann1 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cooper City Florida Age: 42 Posts: 94 1 Photos	Make sure you carefull around that neck pocket with the 1/8 bit or you'll need more filling then that little hole on the horn!!!!

June 11th, 2012, 03:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
orpheoet TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 92	Thanks. Just bought the bit. I'll post pics once I get it routed.

June 12th, 2012, 06:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
nosmo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 2,116	550 What? Dollars? __________________ Telecaster - The AK-47 of the guitar world. Some may think its ugly...but it works!

June 12th, 2012, 07:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
orpheoet TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 92	It's not a reissue. Check out the serial number. That's why I think the price is ok. Though admittedly high. Here's the heel. Attached Thumbnails

June 12th, 2012, 08:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
Kennedycaster Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 36 Posts: 589	I still think it's too high IMO. After all, it's a '79, not a '69.

June 15th, 2012, 10:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
tstorer TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oakland Ca Posts: 7	What about the heel shape difference? (Strat = rounded, Tele = square)

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