ReQ: Need telecaster neck pocket templates (printable)

mrcreed · January 20th, 2008, 04:11 PM

Hi everyone

I have started my first build of a telecaster from scrath. I have seen all the amazing guitar builds from this site.
So now i have started my research, and i need.. yes look at the title ;-)

thank you

henrik

jwells393 · January 20th, 2008, 05:57 PM

In this link I show in pictures and text how to make a neck pocket template. Of course, you'll need a neck. I don't think making a neck pocket template from a printed piece of paper is a very wise idea.

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

Nick JD · January 20th, 2008, 06:01 PM

EDIT: Jack's the man. I tried to describe what his 1000-word pictures do much better.

There is another way if you are going to finish and paint the body ... and you will get a neck pocket joint that not only is tight - it doesn't leave space for air or an atom. I've just done it and it works great. Unfortunately my camera's dead, so I couldn't document it.

Note: This is only if you intend to finish the body! Not for clear finishes.

1.) Roughly route-out about 1/8 - 1/4 inch more around the neck pocket than is required. No template needed, but be careful.

2.) Apply and buff off five layers of wax to the heel of the neck (car wax will work, but mold-release wax is optimum) leaving for 20 minutes between coats. Leave for an hour before molding. Put a dab of candle wax in the screw holes on the body and the neck if they are already drilled.

3.) Place neck in correct alignment in massively sloppy neck pocket. Clamp.

4.) Using masking tape, tape up the little gaps each side of the neck pocket flush with the neck so you "dam" the gaps. Make sure you don't push the tape too far in. You need to dam the gap, but it should be a smooth transition to the neck. Use lots of tape.

5.) Mix up 50ml of epoxy (from most hardware shops) resin. Pour into 1/4 inch gap around neck pocket. Keep pouring until the meniscus is above the line but not flowing out.

6.) When epoxy is hard (give it 6 hours or overnight) carefully remove tape and neck.

7.) Sand front of body flat with sanding block. Neck will slide in with 0.00001 inch gap on all sides!

martino · January 20th, 2008, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrcreed

Hi everyone
I have started my first build of a telecaster from scrath. I have seen all the amazing guitar builds from this site.
So now i have started my research, and i need.. yes look at the title ;-)
thank you
henrik

these guys have you covered just thought i would add this
link to warmoth

just a quick ref for neck pocket size has help me when looking a templets
necks and body blanks on ebay when the seller does not know any thing
about what they are selling.

mrcreed · January 21st, 2008, 04:40 PM

Thanks everyone, i will be trying to use the first metode.. :-)

thank you for all the inspiration

January 20th, 2008, 04:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrcreed TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Denmark Age: 26 Posts: 10	ReQ: Need telecaster neck pocket templates (printable) Hi everyone I have started my first build of a telecaster from scrath. I have seen all the amazing guitar builds from this site. So now i have started my research, and i need.. yes look at the title ;-) thank you henrik

January 20th, 2008, 05:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 11,915 101 Photos	In this link I show in pictures and text how to make a neck pocket template. Of course, you'll need a neck. I don't think making a neck pocket template from a printed piece of paper is a very wise idea. http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/showgallery.php/cat/576 __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

January 20th, 2008, 06:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nick JD Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2007 Location: North NSW, Australia Age: 36 Posts: 2,232	EDIT: Jack's the man. I tried to describe what his 1000-word pictures do much better. There is another way if you are going to finish and paint the body ... and you will get a neck pocket joint that not only is tight - it doesn't leave space for air or an atom. I've just done it and it works great. Unfortunately my camera's dead, so I couldn't document it. Note: This is only if you intend to finish the body! Not for clear finishes. 1.) Roughly route-out about 1/8 - 1/4 inch more around the neck pocket than is required. No template needed, but be careful. 2.) Apply and buff off five layers of wax to the heel of the neck (car wax will work, but mold-release wax is optimum) leaving for 20 minutes between coats. Leave for an hour before molding. Put a dab of candle wax in the screw holes on the body and the neck if they are already drilled. 3.) Place neck in correct alignment in massively sloppy neck pocket. Clamp. 4.) Using masking tape, tape up the little gaps each side of the neck pocket flush with the neck so you "dam" the gaps. Make sure you don't push the tape too far in. You need to dam the gap, but it should be a smooth transition to the neck. Use lots of tape. 5.) Mix up 50ml of epoxy (from most hardware shops) resin. Pour into 1/4 inch gap around neck pocket. Keep pouring until the meniscus is above the line but not flowing out. 6.) When epoxy is hard (give it 6 hours or overnight) carefully remove tape and neck. 7.) Sand front of body flat with sanding block. Neck will slide in with 0.00001 inch gap on all sides! __________________

January 21st, 2008, 04:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
mrcreed TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Denmark Age: 26 Posts: 10	Thanks everyone, i will be trying to use the first metode.. :-) thank you for all the inspiration