I have a 1981 Washburn Bass with a broken off headstock I was given 25 years ago. This is exactly what I need to attempt my first headstock repair. I really appreciate you putting these plans online. Thank You!
That's genius. If you were concerned with having perfectly symmetrical spine locations, you could mark the router sled at the point of the middle of the bit, and mark stops on the jig accordingly.
Thanks for plan , I have one question, As the side plates of zig are inclined ( as if guitar head stock ) , but the splines seems as straight, how it's possible. If router is following the curved surface, so splines also have round inside, please guide. So I can also build this
Great stuff Thomas and thank you on behalf of everyone for making the plans available. One question. Does the bottom of the routed channel exactly match the curve of the jig? In other words, can the curved part of the jig be used to scribe the bottom curve of the spline (or do you use a different method)?
Yes, very close. The radius is slightly larger due to the stick-out of the router bit. I made a template to cut the splines; you can dial it in easily as the bottom of the channel is visible when you make the pattern from narrow stock.
Most enjoyable video John, thanks so much - I really enjoyed the intro and outro. That's an excellent jig, well conceived and made but I do have a question - do you feel that splines are always necessary for the repair of broken headstocks? Thanks again and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thanks Mark! No, splines are only necessary if you don't have enough solid wood fiber to glue. I like at least 2" of clean grain before I put the router away.
G'day Thomas, are you still offering those plans for the router jig you come up with in this video? It'll sure save me the headache of working out measurements etc for myself!! I have my own guitar repair business in Queensland, Australia and this will help out so much.
Thanks sir for sharing your work, just have a question , as this zig has curve , so wood filler for splines must have countur of spline, how to achieve this?
I mill maple or mahogany to the same width as the diameter of the bit and make a template from the side of the jig with the curve. You can test the template by laying it in the freshly cut groove. Carefully radius the ends and prepare for glue.
I have a couple of hand made guitars that have truss rods whose nuts have been sheared off. ( don’t ask). I have been thinking of building this kind of jig, only longer, to route out a channel for a couple of carbon rods (to secure w apoxy) to straighten out the necks…would like to see your plans. PM me?
Yes this is Barry again I was watching your video again and you said you could send the plan solid form would that be like through the mail if so I have a post office box 2316 in Chesterton Indiana 46304 if I need to pay the shipping I'll pay the shipping or whatever it costs but I would really appreciate some plans you've got great details on your plans you're talking about I would love to have a copy of them plans please thank you so much
I have a 1981 Washburn Bass with a broken off headstock I was given 25 years ago. This is exactly what I need to attempt my first headstock repair. I really appreciate you putting these plans online. Thank You!
So simple on a black painted neck .The Bosch plunge router attachment makes setting depth of cut easier on my jig .
Nothing better than good old American craftsmanship. It's a very clever jig. I'd like to see your process to the finished product. Many thanks TMG.
Thanks to your kindness Sir Thomas. We really appreciate your help by giving us the file. 🙏🙏🙏
Excellent jig! This is exactly what I need. Thanks for sharing the plans!
Glad it was helpful!
Love your workshop
John, that is a quality designed and made jig.
Thank You for the plans
I could use a copy of the pdf plans for your routing jig. I really appreciate you sharing your work with me.
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MqMoKZD1iP7Axbb5f-Zggoyos6Jyrdd4?usp=drive_link
Thank you!!
I also would like the plans! That’s slick!!
There is a link in the description.
That's genius.
If you were concerned with having perfectly symmetrical spine locations, you could mark the router sled at the point of the middle of the bit, and mark stops on the jig accordingly.
Brilliant !
The only problem I see with this design is that because of the radiused sled it leaves a keyhole/dovetailed opening.
Awesome thanks!
Would love to see the plans. Looks much more adjustable that what I came up with.
There is a link in the description.
@@ThomasMuseGuitars Does your process make grooves with curved bottoms?
Yes.
Thanks for plan , I have one question, As the side plates of zig are inclined ( as if guitar head stock ) , but the splines seems as straight, how it's possible. If router is following the curved surface, so splines also have round inside, please guide. So I can also build this
Great stuff Thomas and thank you on behalf of everyone for making the plans available. One question. Does the bottom of the routed channel exactly match the curve of the jig? In other words, can the curved part of the jig be used to scribe the bottom curve of the spline (or do you use a different method)?
Yes, very close. The radius is slightly larger due to the stick-out of the router bit. I made a template to cut the splines; you can dial it in easily as the bottom of the channel is visible when you make the pattern from narrow stock.
@@ThomasMuseGuitars Thanks!
Most enjoyable video John, thanks so much - I really enjoyed the intro and outro. That's an excellent jig, well conceived and made but I do have a question - do you feel that splines are always necessary for the repair of broken headstocks? Thanks again and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thanks Mark! No, splines are only necessary if you don't have enough solid wood fiber to glue. I like at least 2" of clean grain before I put the router away.
That is nice would love plans!
There is a link in the description.
Wow! Very complete and giving it free!?!
G'day Thomas, are you still offering those plans for the router jig you come up with in this video? It'll sure save me the headache of working out measurements etc for myself!! I have my own guitar repair business in Queensland, Australia and this will help out so much.
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MqMoKZD1iP7Axbb5f-Zggoyos6Jyrdd4
Thanks sir for sharing your work, just have a question , as this zig has curve , so wood filler for splines must have countur of spline, how to achieve this?
I mill maple or mahogany to the same width as the diameter of the bit and make a template from the side of the jig with the curve. You can test the template by laying it in the freshly cut groove. Carefully radius the ends and prepare for glue.
Hi the files are no longer in the drive
Great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge Thomas
Should be available now, Dan.
Thanks for that Thomas
Much appreciated
Would love the plans. What do you need from me? Thanks!
There should be a link in the description. Let me know if it doesn't work.
I'd like plans please?
Link in the description.
Can I get a copy of plans please.
There's a link in the description.
I just have a template that I put over the neck, and I can use that with any 'whole' guitar.
Can I get the plans to this please?
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MqMoKZD1iP7Axbb5f-Zggoyos6Jyrdd4
I just throw the way up guitar because of that exact Problem yes, I'm yes I would like to have set of those plans.
Link is in the comments, Jack.
would love the plans please (PDF)
There is a link in the description.
I have a couple of hand made guitars that have truss rods whose nuts have been sheared off. ( don’t ask). I have been thinking of building this kind of jig, only longer, to route out a channel for a couple of carbon rods (to secure w apoxy) to straighten out the necks…would like to see your plans. PM me?
There is a link in the description.
What router bit is that?
That's a 1/2" x 1/2" (13mm x 13mm) bit with a bearing at the shaft end. You don't need a bearing, it's just what I had on hand.
Yes this is Barry again I was watching your video again and you said you could send the plan solid form would that be like through the mail if so I have a post office box 2316 in Chesterton Indiana 46304 if I need to pay the shipping I'll pay the shipping or whatever it costs but I would really appreciate some plans you've got great details on your plans you're talking about I would love to have a copy of them plans please thank you so much
Berry, there is a link to the drawings in the description.