I will explain in another article on why and how to use the neck jig. We have an erlewine neck jig at the shop that we made back in the 90s, but i havent used it in a long time. Evolving through years of fretwork for demanding players, the erlewine neck jig has become a valuable asset in busy shops around the world. In my woeful ignorance, ive been doing fret jobs and setups for over 30 years without a neck jig. Also using the nut strap is not so easy have to put it angled to reach the tension bolt. I am a mechanicmachinist all my life so i am a real tool junkie. The fret level tool i got the idea for building this tool after seeing the stew mac erlewine neck jig. He was using such a device before he was ever working for them. Hilliers fundamentals of automotive electronics pdf download. A fast easy neck cradle to aid in working on guitars. I remember the story and the pics with some early prototypes and the jig evolution. If the frets sit ok, arent worn out and are tall enough, they can be leveled using this jig to compensate uneven or excessive neck back bow, but the best solution is refretting. A little bit about the dan erlewinestewartmacdonald neck jig.
Opinions on a neck jig for dressing frets the gear page. This eliminates the problem of working on frets, then finding that everything has changed when you string the guitar back up. Stewmac erlewine guitar neck jig string tension simulator madinter. However, as soon as i began using it, one thing annoyed me. Learn the art of woodworking using these stepbystep woodworking plans. The inside scoop on the neck jig strange guitarworks. When the strings are removed, the neck jig holds the neck in the same curvature that existed under string tension. It uses a homemade overarm router and a 34 radius round over bit. I have the latest version, a great jig but still would benefit from a few small improvements seems like they just tried to make it simple for mass production. Custom built fret slotting jig table saw sled for stew mac. Using something like the erlewine neck jig to hold a guitar neck in a particular position while you level the fingerboard can give great results. All the joint templates are made in a match set for both the neck and body and indexed to the center of the jig. Dan erlewine, the most popular longtime user of that jig, is all about the real world of making guitars play the best he can. The stewmac neck jig has gone a long way to be what it is.
When you rotate the guitar from flat on its back to playing position, the only force that changes is the bending moment from. You have to be cautious about how much wood youll remove from the fingerboard. How to carve the neck pocket on an electric guitar. Dan erlewine developed the neck jig using the breakthrough idea of. The fingerboard may not be perfectly flat, i plan on using the jig with the neck support rods to flatten it with my handy new precision ground aluminum sanding beam. But its simple enough to test for it, and to compensate for it with your neck jig as it is.
It can be the difference between having a good playing guitar or having one that plays great. Here are the neck blanks ready for preliminary shaping. Two adjustment knobs allow precise adjustment for both side to side and neck angle positioning. This either means i have a nice stable piece of wood, or the cf rods embedded in it are doing a good job. For what you are getting the price isnt bad and if you are a professional i. This tool is designed to set up the appropriate neck angle on the jig and then cut the joint on both the neck and the body of the guitar.
Stream woodworking classes get erlewine neck jig plans. The effect of gravity on the neck is small in most cases. Regulando baixo squier jazz bass erlewine neck jig workstation renatinho stauros. Neck tension simulation jig aka neck jig or stewmac erlewine jig helps a lot when often the truss rod doesnt work ideally. Now you can do your fretwork with total accuracy, because when you string the guitar back up the neck doesnt change. Dan erlewine advanced fretting volume 1 download faststrings. Simple mod to speed up working with the erlewine neck jig. This makes for much more accurate fretwork, with less chance for weird necks to cause problems. Advanced fretting will teach you how to do professionallevel work on tricky fret jobs. Apart from a plek machine which i have used, and hope to own one day, you cant attain accurate results unless you have one of these.
Neck jig plywood this jig assist in setting necks to the bodies guitar diy, music. A revolution in fretwork dan erlewine developed the neck jig using the. Complete materials list available, easy to follow plans. For now, we are concentrating on how to construct yourself one.
This is practical training for everyone involved in guitar repair. Stepbystep ideas search for erlewine guitar neck jig plans basically, anyone who is interested in building with wood can learn it. Using the neck jig the erlewine neck jig is a string tension simulator. If youre shipping a guitar to dans shop, download these free pages from. I have been intrigued with the erlewine neck jig from the first time i saw it. Rest the guitar body on the adjustableheight levelers, and hold it firmly with the body straps while the neck remains free and untouched. The best erlewine guitar neck jig plans free download pdf and video. Maple beam and neck mounting block with top loading bridge stainless steel stop. Dan erlewine developed the neck jig using the breakthrough idea of simulating string tension with the strings off. The original neck jig by dan erlewine, now redesigned and improved. Feel free to download free guitar side bender cad files to support your. Speed up working with the erlewine neck jig youtube.
Stewmac erlewine neck jig workstation stewmac reverb. How to use the erlewine neck jig simulate string tension with the strings off for the most accurate fret and fingerboard work ever. Search results for jigs erlewine neck jig guitar neck, search, shopping, searching. The neck blank is now ready to go on the shaping jig. Hes a regular guy, goodgreat guitar player, and didnt come up with his version of a tension jig to make money for stewmac. The best erlewine neck jig plans free download pdf and video. Dan erlewine has made his living as a guitar repairman and builder since 1963, when he apprenticed at the herb david guitar studio in ann arbor, michigan.
First, the guitar is a fender jazz bass, so the neck is positioned in the jig differently from short scale guitars, obviously the dials read the neck bow in different points futher up the neck. I am not doing setups or neck work any longer and would like to sell this excellent neck jig. Download dan erlewine advanced fretting volume 1 free and other. My guitar fret level tool used for fret leveling and fret recrowningclick on the image to see a larger image. Now test the fit by fitting the neck inside the pocket. Advanced tools are demonstrated in use on real jobs, so you can decide what you really need for the work you do. Discover classes, experts, and inspiration to bring your ideas to life. All fretwork is done in the neck jig, with results so perfect that very little leveling is. The erlewine neck jig from stew mac lets a repairer simulate neck tension on a guitar neck. Dan erlewine developed the neck jig with a breakthrough idea. I have a couple that need some tlc that belong to the local public school. Dan erlewine developed the neck jig using the breakthrough idea of simulating. Note that its loaded into the neck jig in playing position.
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