How I Make Replica Pickguards

How to make and use a template on a router table to make exact copies of pickguards.
First video with my new camcorder. There are some blurry moments. I'm still getting the hand of this new camcorder.

[@ZARMUSIC-hx3gh]

A 'Master Craftsman' at work! Great job, fine results!

[@jimclarke6848]

Excellent tutorial, was able to make professional looking pickguard on 1st attempt due to following this. Thank you!

[@caguitarrepair]

This is an excellent tutorial. Well paced and easy to understand. I do say that your custom pickguards are beautiful 😄

[@garyp5522]

They look great.

[@mrbigg7255]

Looks great

[@MrDalegray]

Showed how to do the bevel which was helpful,but didn't show routing the actual pickguard?

[@jimimckay69]

Thanks for this!

[@1777DK]

If you make a lot and they are custom in shape too, then a 3D printer saves you a bunch of template work.

[@SquidlyCuyler]

That looks so clean, Do you do work with celluloid often? Im interested in having a new scratchplate custom made. If so how can we get in touch? I'm struggling to find any replacements for my guitar, it's a stock gold mirror that cracked around the screws not sure how it happened, I didn't tighten them.. really bummed about it, i jus got it a week ago would really like to change to something less fragile & fingerprint resistant

[@MillCityLutherie]

If you're in the twin cities area then check the about for my contact info. I'll need a pickguard to duplicate, and or the guitar in hand to make sure everything fits.

[@dalemcelvy8797]

Thank you truly thank you 🙏

[@toulousedarling55]

why not show the complete process of making the template ?????

[@batharaazharsyah]

is it 45 degree angel?

[@boddumblues]

That MDF looks kinda thick, couldn't 12 mm. work?

[@MillCityLutherie]

I used a scrap instead of cutting a full board. As long as the bearing can ride on it the thickness shouldn't matter.

[@scottdunn2178]

I live down in Fairmont, and need a Floyd upgrade on an ESP M-ll (swapping a Kahler Spyder for either an Original or 1000 Series, and that would include swapping out the locking nut). I'll be in touch 👍🎸

[@JamesyWaddell]

Hi there. Could you cut me a i960 Gibson ES335 short pickgaurd from that material you have left and sell it to me.?? Vintage 1960's Gibson ES-335 Wide Bevel Short Pickguard ES335. I can get you the dimentions if need be. Thank you.