Making a simple jig to re-rout a guitar neck pocket | I made a mistake and have to fix it

[@74dartman13]

I used to get upset when I made mistakes, then I realized we're all human and that's what we do...make mistakes. I learned it's just about dealing with them and learning how to fix them. Now I expect the mistakes and welcome the challenge of making them right. That template saved you a lot of work by not having to remove the pickups...nice!👍😎🎸🎶

[@homebuiltshop]

We all do make mistakes. Like you said, if you learn from them it makes us better in our craft.

[@74dartman13]

@@homebuiltshop yep! It sure does!👍😎🎸🎶

[@jm6651]

That’s a good perspective. Difficult to do sometimes in the moment but always try to get there.

[@74dartman13]

@@jm6651 yep!🙂

[@trevorjohnson2315]

Getting ready to do this with stewmac’s jig on my parts Stratocaster before the new Parklane neck goes on… thanks for the walkthrough!

[@Zsigmund]

This works great. I copied your idea to deepen the pocket on a pre-painted body for a baritone build. It saved the day, thanks! 🍻

[@homebuiltshop]

Awesome! I'm glad you got it.

[@ricksguitars605]

Great Skills and Assistance! Many Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MikeCindyWhite]

Great job bro! Don't lose that jig!! 👍

[@homebuiltshop]

Nope, It has joined my other jigs on the wall. Hopefully I won't have to use it but you never know.

[@MikeCindyWhite]

@@homebuiltshop Nice bro! Like you said hopefully you never have to use it but it's there if you do! 👍👍

[@ivanlitvinov9917]

100% great idea! I'll do same tool to clean cheap guitar's pocket from paint. It should helps to increase contact surface between neck heel and neck pocket!

[@homebuiltshop]

Oh yeah, You could also use it with a small shim to create an angled pocket fir some guitars.

[@ivanlitvinov9917]

@@homebuiltshop well you know Jeff, i afraid to make angle right in a pocket, cuz I'm not pro as you. Mistake will cost me a lot( So, if you can't do it precision, do it adjustable) That's why angle shims are safer method for guys as me) BTW i can't buy these stuff here in russia( so st****c neck shim + delivery + time = it cost me an arm and a leg. But i think it's possible to make a neck shim with any required angle with this your tool and/or idea) P.s. also i think "neck shim" could be good idea for one of your future video. Thank you in advance!

[@ceedub6233]

Great jig. Better to build it once, and not need it. Than have to build one every time you may need one. Blessings to you and your family

[@JJR3991]

Really useful video, thanks man!

[@hassanal-mosawi6049]

Thanks for sharing that

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks my friend.

[@jodyrohde6938]

Looks like a great jig for a specific purpose. You’re going to be glad you spent time on the jig the next time you need it and we all know, you’ll probably need it again, LOL.

[@homebuiltshop]

Oh, I'm sure I will. lol. I like making jigs. They are so helpful. Now if I didn't make the mistakes in the first place.

[@jodyrohde6938]

Everyone makes mistakes, but you seem to have the right attitude to overcome them.

[@bobbysharp]

Still waiting on that banding video. Ha, yeah I know one of those I'll film it when I'm doing it, totally get it. Nice solution to a possible disaster. "It's not how good you are, it's how good you recover!" Well done brother!

[@homebuiltshop]

Next time I do binding, I'll for sure make a video on it.

[@jesussavesrick]

Seems that it would be a lot quicker just to unsolder and remove the neck pickup?

[@homebuiltshop]

Probably, but sometimes I just don't want to go get the soldering iron. Lol.

[@DougHinVA]

it's possible that soldering is not his 'skill set' and he is good at woodworking. Everyone else is NOT like you are. He did it his way and was careful.

[@rebeccac7293]

Im really appreciating your videos. Im finally going to attempt a guitar build. I build furniture and have always wanted to complete a guitar build. I've amassed a lot of information, but the one thing I can't seem to find is what is the proper depth for the neck pocket? Are there standards per type of guitar? I plan on starting to try and make a LP-style.

[@jyoun79]

Great video. I have found that the 5/8 inch neck pocket depth isn’t deep enough for Fender style guitars and I’ve been in this situation too

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks, Sometimes it just seems 5/8" isn't quite enough.

[@markirwin7677]

I have the same problem as well, with the pocket not being deep enough, on 3 bodies. What routing bit did you use on yours, that's where I am stuck at, choosing a proper bit for the job.

[@chrismartin1734]

You mentioned using the bearing on the router against the existing neck pocket. What kind and size bit did you use? I have this same issue and my buddy made me a plexi glass template but I also like your method.

[@ronnieparfait]

That’s some of the thickest 1/2 in plywood I’ve ever seen. 🤔

[@JasperDouglas]

Woodworking is the best way to learn how to cope with errors, lol.

[@homebuiltshop]

True Statement! lol.

[@michaelphillips1323]

Hehe..wish i had thought of that before I effed up a neck pocket...

[@homebuiltshop]

Doh! I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you were able to save it.

[@giovannipetitti1588]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👍

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks Giovanni!

[@FredMcIntyre]

😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@HBSuccess]

How will lowering the neck and fingerboard relative to the ht of the bridge do anything but RAISE the string action?? I could see it if you needed to change the neck angle, but this makes no sense.

[@homebuiltshop]

With the pocket too shallow, the saddles had to be raised all the way and I ran out of travel. The strings still sat on the fretboard. By lowering the neck/fingerboard I was able to set the action properly with plenty of adjustment left both up and down.

[@kennethnielsen3864]

4th.

[@thefuneralparade]

very great idea man.i love this idea.i need to do this myself.right now but don't have th exact tools.where can I find these guided touter bits....I've looked everywhere.i gavra use my Dremel an guide.hut need th vesting guided bits and can't find them

[@thefuneralparade]

ich bits did you use