Bassmonkey Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Hiya, I bought a 70s Jap SG copy in need of lots of TLC as a "project". So far has sat untouched and waiting for me to start sorting it. Anyway, I bought a blank sheet of lovely Pickguard perspex to make the pickguard and backplate. Has anyone ever tried to cut and shape these? what is the best method? Any advice would be welcome. Am still confused as to why I thought I would have the expertise to do this, I sit behind a PC for a living for god's sake! Cheers A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassket_case Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 [quote name='Bassmonkey' post='341991' date='Dec 1 2008, 04:53 PM']Hiya, I bought a 70s Jap SG copy in need of lots of TLC as a "project". So far has sat untouched and waiting for me to start sorting it. Anyway, I bought a blank sheet of lovely Pickguard perspex to make the pickguard and backplate. Has anyone ever tried to cut and shape these? what is the best method? Any advice would be welcome. Am still confused as to why I thought I would have the expertise to do this, I sit behind a PC for a living for god's sake! Cheers A[/quote] Router time! Mind you don't melt the guard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 The best way to do it is probably to find a company that has a water jet cutting machine. If you can get the outline you want as an EPS, DXF or DWG file and can supply them with the plastic material, it should be straight forward enough for them. Industrial design or architecture departments at university sometimes have one too depending on how well resourced they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Yep I've done a few now.... Dremel and cut off discs by these folks.... [url="http://www.permagrit.com/"]http://www.permagrit.com/[/url] Then when nearly to shape a Dremel flap wheel.... then diamond files, then wet and dry paper and finally polish. Drill holes and countersink with a permagrit countor tool..... All you need is some manual dexterity, skill and plenty of time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Perspex can be very brittle and susceptible to cracking, it's the worst kind of material to use. It takes ages to polish and any scratches that you put on the underside will show and putting a 45 degree bevel arond the edge is a nightmare. I've got an old Jazz scratch plate you can have to practice cutting and shaping on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) Hi. If you have got digitised shape You like to cut-out I can do it for You, as I've got access to a router at work. It will cost you a postage. Edited December 2, 2008 by observer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonkey Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 I love this forum, always helpful people so thanks a lot. Observer, will be in touch. Thanks all especially Steve Soar for offer of old plate. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.