So I have my tele that I love, but it needs a humbucker in the neck position. Needs!
I don't have access to a router right now, but I do have a dremel. Is it possible to rout a singlecoil slot to a humbucker-sized slot with just a dremel, or will I end up burning the dremel motor?
Routing with a dremel?
Moderator: Ghost Hip
-
theavondon
- Supporter
- Posts: 10742
- Joined: Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:58 am
- Location: Denton, TX
Re: Routing with a dremel?
Yeah, it's a bitch, but I made an entire guitar that way. Just be careful, dude.
TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER
NSFW: show
-
hbombgraphics
- IAMILFFAMOUS
- Posts: 8654
- Joined: Tue Aug 17, 2010 2:39 pm
- Location: Central NY
Re: Routing with a dremel?
no the dremel will work if you get the right bit but it is messy
I did a tele that way and it looks like a beaver chewed up the inside.
The dremel motor will be fine, I do all sorts of terrible things with mine.
I might recomend a good sharp chisel as a better way to clean out the wood.
I did a tele that way and it looks like a beaver chewed up the inside.
The dremel motor will be fine, I do all sorts of terrible things with mine.
I might recomend a good sharp chisel as a better way to clean out the wood.
Gunner Recall wrote:This thread is bad and everyone in it should feel bad.
https://soundcloud.com/hbombgraphicsIommic Pope wrote:This thread is mediocre at best, but I encourage everyone posting in it to feel as awesome as possible.
-
Jero
- IAMILFFAMOUS
- Posts: 11286
- Joined: Fri Mar 12, 2010 1:12 am
- Location: here
Re: Routing with a dremel?
Yes, you can do it for sure. Dremels are meant to take abuse. Just try and use the right bits/accessories. The proper tools make all the difference.
I make noise toys under Stomping Stones
[url=http://www.stompingstones.com[/url]
[url=http://www.stompingstones.com[/url]
oldangelmidnight wrote:This is the classic ILF I love. Emotional highs and lows. Scooped mids in my heart all day long.
-
McSpunckle
- IAMILFFAMOUS
- Posts: 3848
- Joined: Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:20 am
- Location: Nashville, TN
Re: Routing with a dremel?
If you have a drill, I'd recommend drilling a bunch of holes, then chiseling it out or finishing with a dremel.
-
Achtane
- IAMILFFAMOUS
- Posts: 14305
- Joined: Mon Sep 20, 2010 2:09 am
- Location: under the manchineel
Re: Routing with a dremel?
Yeah, drilling holes in the area first really makes a difference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Louy7zH9guw
sonidero wrote:Roll a plus 13 for fire and with my immunity to wack I dodge the cough and pass a turn to chill and look at these rocks...
kbithecrowing wrote:Making out with my girl friday night, I couldn't stop thinking about flangers.
-
Jero
- IAMILFFAMOUS
- Posts: 11286
- Joined: Fri Mar 12, 2010 1:12 am
- Location: here
Re: Routing with a dremel?
The hole thing it a good idea. Takes out large amounts at a time, though it doesn't seem like it.
BTW, I had a mini bucker in my tele for a while, but ended up going back to the single coils.
BTW, I had a mini bucker in my tele for a while, but ended up going back to the single coils.
I make noise toys under Stomping Stones
[url=http://www.stompingstones.com[/url]
[url=http://www.stompingstones.com[/url]
oldangelmidnight wrote:This is the classic ILF I love. Emotional highs and lows. Scooped mids in my heart all day long.
-
grindonomicon
- experienced
- Posts: 985
- Joined: Sun Apr 24, 2011 11:46 am
- Location: middle of nowhere, WI
- Contact:
Re: Routing with a dremel?
Easy peasy
1) Draw yer pickup outline.
2) Dremel yer outline as neatly as you can. Set the cutter depth as deep as you need to cut.
3) Chisel out the wood, then you can use a dremel sander head to make it look neat.
4) Install humbucker.
1) Draw yer pickup outline.
2) Dremel yer outline as neatly as you can. Set the cutter depth as deep as you need to cut.
3) Chisel out the wood, then you can use a dremel sander head to make it look neat.
4) Install humbucker.
-
Spagett
- involved
- Posts: 56
- Joined: Sun Oct 02, 2011 1:32 pm
Re: Routing with a dremel?
I got a Forstner bit for my hand drill... should take some chunks out, and then I can finish it off with the dremel!! I won't worry about using the dremel. Thanks bros. 
-
lapsteel
- experienced
- Posts: 509
- Joined: Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:31 am
Re: Routing with a dremel?
No router? Use a drill press. No drill press? Just a drill with a depth stop.
I always use a drill press with a 1" forstner bit to remove the bulk before routing with a template anyway. You can grab a cordless drill and do the same, and clean it up with your dremel or a chisel after. To make a stop, drill a hole through a piece of scrap wood (dowel works best) that is thick enough so that exposed portion of the bit is equal to the depth of cut. Don' t burn out your dremel needlessly.....
I always use a drill press with a 1" forstner bit to remove the bulk before routing with a template anyway. You can grab a cordless drill and do the same, and clean it up with your dremel or a chisel after. To make a stop, drill a hole through a piece of scrap wood (dowel works best) that is thick enough so that exposed portion of the bit is equal to the depth of cut. Don' t burn out your dremel needlessly.....