Generated a D-Size Tele Body Blueprint - Page 3

modelo dos · May 8th, 2007, 10:23 PM

Hi Terry, er, uhm, timmer...

Well, there are places that can do that, in truth, there might be a few guys on here with the setup to do so...

It would likely require a CNC milling operation, at the least a "desktop" CNC rig with a table big enough to hold the body blank, a milling head/drive with enough power to work the body wood of choice and probably a unit able to cut to some depth (possibly with decent plunge routing/milling capabilities). Given that you're looking to have a template done in acrylic, the depth thing probably isn't an issue. Not that you're planning on it, but you can buy desktop units like this, it's even possible to build your own...lots of plans and places that sell them on the web...

You would need to have the file in the correct format for the software that drives the milling unit, though getting the correct base file format probably isn't a big issue. Many of the units I've seen run on G-code and I think the software used typically can convert files (such as DXF format) to usable G-code with little trouble...I think...

I'm sure some of the guys here can add quite a bit more to what I've said (and possibly correct any errors I've made as well). Seem this wonderful online community is filled more than a few knowledgeable, creative and resourceful individuals...as well as generally swell guys...

Hope this helps, at least a little bit...

tdowns · May 9th, 2007, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by modelo dos

Hi Terry,

Well, there are places that can do that, in truth, ...

I believe you would be addressing timmer, and not me.

Good information.

modelo dos · May 9th, 2007, 03:54 AM

Oops...correct you are sir...sorry for that one, misread his thanking you as a by line...Doh!

Preacher · May 9th, 2007, 10:24 AM

Well guys I took the AutoCad drawing that Terry sent me, printed it 1"=1" on my plotter and it worked out great.
Took that sheet, glued it to a piece of MDF lumber and then bandsawed it, drilled it and sanded it and I now have a Tele Template...

BTW... I compared it to my dad in laws '57, and it is spot on... the jack is a little off compared to the 57, maybe an 1/8" but everything else, from the neck pocket to the hump at the horn neck connection seems right on.

Granted I did not take the control plate, pickguard and all the accessories off the '57 to compare, but body wise it is spot on...

THANKS TERRY!!!

neocaster · May 9th, 2007, 11:55 AM

We don't have any pen plotters here, just some large-format inkjets. It'll look great though, and I'll frame a copy for my office. Great work, Terry! You make me realize that all I lack are the tools... and the skills... and the gift... I'll do my best anyway, and it'll keep getting better with the reseources you all provide.

tdowns · May 9th, 2007, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Preacher

Well guys I took the AutoCad drawing that Terry sent me, printed it 1"=1" on my plotter and it worked out great.
Took that sheet, glued it to a piece of MDF lumber and then bandsawed it, drilled it and sanded it and I now have a Tele Template...

BTW... I compared it to my dad in laws '57, and it is spot on... the jack is a little off compared to the 57, maybe an 1/8" but everything else, from the neck pocket to the hump at the horn neck connection seems right on.

Granted I did not take the control plate, pickguard and all the accessories off the '57 to compare, but body wise it is spot on...

THANKS TERRY!!!

Hey, you are welcome. That's good to hear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by neocaster

We don't have any pen plotters here, just some large-format inkjets. It'll look great though, and I'll frame a copy for my office. Great work, Terry! You make me realize that all I lack are the tools... and the skills... and the gift... I'll do my best anyway, and it'll keep getting better with the reseources you all provide.

Nonsense. Just go do it. The more mistakes I make, the more I learn. I've got a long ways to go.

borsti007 · May 12th, 2007, 06:30 PM

Hi Terry and a hi to all the others :-)

wow, great job!!!

The blueprint is great. A friend of me can use a CNC machine and I asked him to make body.

So I would like to have the DXF file too. Can anybody send me the file please?

Is there a metric version already available?

My mailaddress is: heise.jens(_a_t_)arcor.de

Does anybody know where I can find that kind of blueprints for a Strat body?

Thanks again for the blueprint. I'm very exited! :-)

Regards

Jens

tdowns · May 13th, 2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by borsti007

Hi Terry and a hi to all the others :-)

wow, great job!!!

The blueprint is great. A friend of me can use a CNC machine and I asked him to make body.

So I would like to have the DXF file too. Can anybody send me the file please?

Is there a metric version already available?

My mailaddress is: heise.jens(_a_t_)arcor.de

Does anybody know where I can find that kind of blueprints for a Strat body?

Thanks again for the blueprint. I'm very exited! :-)

Regards

Jens

Well I hope it turns out to be usable. In Preacher's post, it sounded like it was close.

I don't have a DXF file. I tried to export one from AutoCAD, but it is not good. I can give you the AutoCAD file if that helps.

TDPRI · May 13th, 2007, 10:12 PM

Check out the new blueprint T-shirt: www.cafepress.com/tdpri.
I'm working on a real D-sized blueprint for sale too. Stay tuned.

Paul Green
PS. Thanks to Terry Downs for permitting me to reproduce this great blueprint.

ehawley · May 14th, 2007, 07:14 AM

Hi Jens,
I sent you a metric dxf of the body and pickguard. Let me know how it worked out. If you didn't get it let me know.
Cheers
ED

Lostheart · May 14th, 2007, 08:40 AM

Thank you for your generosity, Terry!
Really appreciate you sharing this with all of us!
Today I've had two prints made and all the items I have checked fit like a glove and at this very moment I'm turning the prints into a template...

tdowns · May 14th, 2007, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webmaster

Check out the new blueprint T-shirt: www.cafepress.com/tdpri.
I'm working on a real D-sized blueprint for sale too. Stay tuned.

Paul Green
PS. Thanks to Terry Downs for permitting me to reproduce this great blueprint.

Nooo... thank you for the TDPRI !!

Also, mucho thanks to Ed for the profile detail !!

Jason R. · May 14th, 2007, 11:28 AM

Every once in a while, I'll get to thinking, "Hey, I'm a pretty smart guy." And then somebody like Mr. Downs goes and posts something like this. Wow.

Seriously, thanks for the contribution. It will make a nice poster.

tdowns · May 14th, 2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason R.

Every once in a while, I'll get to thinking, "Hey, I'm a pretty smart guy." And then somebody like Mr. Downs goes and posts something like this. Wow.

Seriously, thanks for the contribution. It will make a nice poster.

Aww get out of town.

You can come back when somebody builds a Tele with this and find out it won't fit, and then tell 'um about how smart I am!! Thanks Jason R.

RichardM · May 15th, 2007, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdowns

......I don't have a DXF file. I tried to export one from AutoCAD, but it is not good. I can give you the AutoCAD file if that helps.

I would love one.
You are my Hero.

modelo dos · May 15th, 2007, 09:29 PM

Sorry guys,

Finally got to converting/scaling the drawing to metric, but I see Ed might have beaten me to it...

Oh well, the more the...well you know. Anyway, below is a link to a zip file containing an AutoCAD 2004 DWG and AutoCAD release 12 DXF conversion of Terry's file. I added a rev B to it for the conversion, all dimensions should read correctly with exception to the tolerances in the title block.

Click here to download the METRIC Tele drawings

Thanks again to Terry for putting this drawing together, and for sending it to me as well. :)

ehawley · May 16th, 2007, 02:02 AM

Hi Modelo (model two!)
Nice job on the conversion! What I sent Jens was a metric version dxf file that the GEOMETRY would read correctly in (1:1) when opened in metric version software. That way they can program cnc machines without having to scale the english version up to metric.(which isn't hard to do anyway) No dimensions were included within the drawing. Thanks to you ,people now have a fully dimensioned METRIC drawing! By the way, If any one wants a solid file in solidworks, parasolid, iges, stl.... or anyother solids format...pm me and I'll send it to you! Again, thanks Modelo dos!
cheers
ED

Unkie Al · May 16th, 2007, 03:49 AM

Thanks a million!
To Modelo for the metric convertion.
-But mostly to Terry for making it...

I REALLY, REALLY love this forum!!!

santeri · May 17th, 2007, 12:30 AM

Thanks a million!

I converted the metric version into pdf, I'll try to attach it here.

japasul · May 17th, 2007, 08:34 AM

Great, Modelo!

Just one thing, though:
On the information bar, it still reads "Unless otherwise specified, all dimensions are in inches".

It would be nice to change that....

Cheers
André

tdowns · May 18th, 2007, 12:26 AM

Nice work on the conversion!!! Thanks.

borsti007 · May 19th, 2007, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ehawley

Hi Jens,
I sent you a metric dxf of the body and pickguard. Let me know how it worked out. If you didn't get it let me know.
Cheers
ED

Yeah thanks!!!!!!!!!

My friend told me that he can use it :-) and it should work :-)

Jens

jwells393 · May 20th, 2007, 07:57 PM

Terry .......... a question came up in Tele-Tech about the depth of the wiring channel rout between the neck pickup and the control cavity. I checked and found it wasn't on your drawing and wasn't on the blueprint in the Duchossoir book. I measured my '66 and came up with a depth of 0.630 in.

The blueprint in the book does have ".68" written in the channel but it's impossible to read any more. That would make it about the same depth as the neck pocket which it appears to be in section C-C.

May 8th, 2007, 10:23 PM	#81 (permalink)
modelo dos Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SusQ Valley, PA Age: 37 Posts: 167	Hi Terry, er, uhm, timmer... Well, there are places that can do that, in truth, there might be a few guys on here with the setup to do so... It would likely require a CNC milling operation, at the least a "desktop" CNC rig with a table big enough to hold the body blank, a milling head/drive with enough power to work the body wood of choice and probably a unit able to cut to some depth (possibly with decent plunge routing/milling capabilities). Given that you're looking to have a template done in acrylic, the depth thing probably isn't an issue. Not that you're planning on it, but you can buy desktop units like this, it's even possible to build your own...lots of plans and places that sell them on the web... You would need to have the file in the correct format for the software that drives the milling unit, though getting the correct base file format probably isn't a big issue. Many of the units I've seen run on G-code and I think the software used typically can convert files (such as DXF format) to usable G-code with little trouble...I think... I'm sure some of the guys here can add quite a bit more to what I've said (and possibly correct any errors I've made as well). Seem this wonderful online community is filled more than a few knowledgeable, creative and resourceful individuals...as well as generally swell guys... Hope this helps, at least a little bit... __________________ Regards, Dave Last edited by modelo dos; May 9th, 2007 at 03:53 AM.

May 9th, 2007, 03:54 AM	#83 (permalink)
modelo dos Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SusQ Valley, PA Age: 37 Posts: 167	Oops...correct you are sir...sorry for that one, misread his thanking you as a by line...Doh! __________________ Regards, Dave

May 9th, 2007, 10:24 AM	#84 (permalink)
Preacher Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma Age: 40 Posts: 245	Well guys I took the AutoCad drawing that Terry sent me, printed it 1"=1" on my plotter and it worked out great. Took that sheet, glued it to a piece of MDF lumber and then bandsawed it, drilled it and sanded it and I now have a Tele Template... BTW... I compared it to my dad in laws '57, and it is spot on... the jack is a little off compared to the 57, maybe an 1/8" but everything else, from the neck pocket to the hump at the horn neck connection seems right on. Granted I did not take the control plate, pickguard and all the accessories off the '57 to compare, but body wise it is spot on... THANKS TERRY!!! __________________ So many guitars... so little time.

May 9th, 2007, 11:55 AM	#85 (permalink)
neocaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester County, PA Age: 35 Posts: 3,492 11 Photos	We don't have any pen plotters here, just some large-format inkjets. It'll look great though, and I'll frame a copy for my office. Great work, Terry! You make me realize that all I lack are the tools... and the skills... and the gift... I'll do my best anyway, and it'll keep getting better with the reseources you all provide. __________________ "...You don't need faith if you know it's gonna work!" "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed."

May 13th, 2007, 10:12 PM	#89 (permalink)
TDPRI Administrator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 5,397 36 Photos	Check out the new blueprint T-shirt: www.cafepress.com/tdpri. I'm working on a real D-sized blueprint for sale too. Stay tuned. Paul Green PS. Thanks to Terry Downs for permitting me to reproduce this great blueprint. Last edited by TDPRI; May 14th, 2007 at 11:05 PM.

May 12th, 2007, 06:30 PM	#87 (permalink)
borsti007 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Germany Age: 32 Posts: 2	Hi Terry and a hi to all the others :-) wow, great job!!! The blueprint is great. A friend of me can use a CNC machine and I asked him to make body. So I would like to have the DXF file too. Can anybody send me the file please? Is there a metric version already available? My mailaddress is: heise.jens(_a_t_)arcor.de Does anybody know where I can find that kind of blueprints for a Strat body? Thanks again for the blueprint. I'm very exited! :-) Regards Jens

May 14th, 2007, 07:14 AM	#90 (permalink)
ehawley Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Keyport, New Jersey Age: 55 Posts: 987 48 Photos	Hi Jens, I sent you a metric dxf of the body and pickguard. Let me know how it worked out. If you didn't get it let me know. Cheers ED

May 14th, 2007, 08:40 AM	#91 (permalink)
Lostheart Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 1,279	Thank you for your generosity, Terry! Really appreciate you sharing this with all of us! Today I've had two prints made and all the items I have checked fit like a glove and at this very moment I'm turning the prints into a template... __________________ Casper: "Mmmmm. Butterscotch, yo. That's the best!" From the movie Kids

May 14th, 2007, 11:28 AM	#93 (permalink)
Jason R. Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: Coronado, CA Age: 35 Posts: 258	Thank you Every once in a while, I'll get to thinking, "Hey, I'm a pretty smart guy." And then somebody like Mr. Downs goes and posts something like this. Wow. Seriously, thanks for the contribution. It will make a nice poster. __________________ Sing unto him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise. Psalm 33:3 '94 AS Tele > TS-9 > DD-3 > Deluxe Reverb Fly Navy! www.hsl49.navy.mil

May 15th, 2007, 09:29 PM	#96 (permalink)
modelo dos Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SusQ Valley, PA Age: 37 Posts: 167	...another metric tele... Sorry guys, Finally got to converting/scaling the drawing to metric, but I see Ed might have beaten me to it... Oh well, the more the...well you know. Anyway, below is a link to a zip file containing an AutoCAD 2004 DWG and AutoCAD release 12 DXF conversion of Terry's file. I added a rev B to it for the conversion, all dimensions should read correctly with exception to the tolerances in the title block. Click here to download the METRIC Tele drawings Thanks again to Terry for putting this drawing together, and for sending it to me as well. :) __________________ Regards, Dave

May 16th, 2007, 02:02 AM	#97 (permalink)
ehawley Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Keyport, New Jersey Age: 55 Posts: 987 48 Photos	Hi Modelo (model two!) Nice job on the conversion! What I sent Jens was a metric version dxf file that the GEOMETRY would read correctly in (1:1) when opened in metric version software. That way they can program cnc machines without having to scale the english version up to metric.(which isn't hard to do anyway) No dimensions were included within the drawing. Thanks to you ,people now have a fully dimensioned METRIC drawing! By the way, If any one wants a solid file in solidworks, parasolid, iges, stl.... or anyother solids format...pm me and I'll send it to you! Again, thanks Modelo dos! cheers ED

May 16th, 2007, 03:49 AM	#98 (permalink)
Unkie Al Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Denmark Age: 40 Posts: 668 26 Photos	Thanks a million! To Modelo for the metric convertion. -But mostly to Terry for making it... I REALLY, REALLY love this forum!!! __________________ My girlfriend always laughs during sex - no matter what she's reading. -- Steve Jobs

May 17th, 2007, 08:34 AM	#100 (permalink)
japasul Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2007 Location: Porto Alegre - Brazil Age: 22 Posts: 376	Great, Modelo! Just one thing, though: On the information bar, it still reads "Unless otherwise specified, all dimensions are in inches". It would be nice to change that.... Cheers André

May 18th, 2007, 12:26 AM	#101 (permalink)
tdowns Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wylie, TX US Posts: 2,580	Nice work on the conversion!!! Thanks. __________________ Best regards, Terry Downs http://terrydownsmusic.com Equine quadrupeds may be coaxed to the reference of specific gravity but may not be compelled to imbibe thereof.

May 20th, 2007, 07:57 PM	#103 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 11,913 101 Photos	Terry .......... a question came up in Tele-Tech about the depth of the wiring channel rout between the neck pickup and the control cavity. I checked and found it wasn't on your drawing and wasn't on the blueprint in the Duchossoir book. I measured my '66 and came up with a depth of 0.630 in. The blueprint in the book does have ".68" written in the channel but it's impossible to read any more. That would make it about the same depth as the neck pocket which it appears to be in section C-C. __________________ 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.