This stuff is next level. If I had this when I first started building, many, many trees would still be alive!

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

Ha...should be part of my marketing slogan. "Use the MGW template system...save some trees"!

We used this template set yesterday, of course, we had excellent results. If you have a router and some maple you can do it! I recommended to the student using this that a full size drawing was a good idea to help him sort out the truss rod access. He did it perfectly. We started with excellence and finished with Coors

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

That is so awesome. I'm glad to hear your student(s) where able to make good use of this template system. I need some pictures from your class.

I like the clean-ness and uniformity of your templates. Mine all look terrible, (either baltic birch or MDF) but still work, but would be nice to have some of these. Great job

We would expect nothing less from the mad scientist of guitar! I'm so glad I know who you are my friend. This is great. I mean the innovations just keep coming man. I am super impressed once again. Can't wait to use this! Peace brother! Be safe!

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Todd.

Buying that this payday!!

Another excellent video AND another excellent template design! Simplicity on the far side of complexity is always pure elegance.

@maximumguitarworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy!

hey Steve!...i bought your fretboard and neck templates and the system works incredible!....i have my own templates too but 40 years of making guitars yours shine! they are so simple to use and worth every penny! thanks again Steve....keep up the excellence.!!!

@maximumguitarworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad to hear positive reports. I appreciate you!

Love it!

Nice work .

@maximumguitarworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Simple is often good.

“Quadrophinea” alignment Steve, ya know so You Won’t Be Fooled ever Again!

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

Man...that is a good one! :-) Why didn't I think of that. I need to make you the chairman of my humor committee.

@rtucker0458

3 жыл бұрын

Ohh... that's goood.. very good..

@stevenfolino405

3 жыл бұрын

Dude, I’m just trying to keep up with “Flat Bottom Drill Bits!”😉 You’re doing great all on your own!🤣 But I do like the idea of being a chairman…💁🏻‍♂️ I accept!

This is super cool!!! I was designing my own setup using CNC type rails and bearings, but I think that I'd rather use this......probably even save some money over the contraption that I was going to make, haha.

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds good...email when you are ready!

Hey Steve, what pinwheel truss rod are you using in this video? Great template set, going to be buying this set, just not sure how you handle head stock shapes.

@maximumguitarworks

2 жыл бұрын

I use custom length stainless steel truss rods from Allied Lutherie.

why not adding some straight to accommodate for spoke wheel..

I prefer all of my router templates be designed for use with guide bushings. It allows you to use any kind of router bit you prefer (upcut, downcut, straight knife, etc.) It's sort of like using a pin router, just on the opposite side of the workpiece.

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

True story. Sometimes more challenging to figure out offsets...but with going for the centerline...it is easy.

I also prefer to rout from the top. I just don't like not seeing what I'm routing! This is THE solution to this long time problem.

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Todd. It is a little bit of a game changer. Wish I came up with this a long time ago!

@SweetTGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

@@maximumguitarworks yeah, I know, but that's the beauty of discovery, always something new waiting for us! I love these new templates man. Great idea.

can you make an access hole template for the headstock?

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

I can Ross...however, I showed a super easy way to it a few videos ago. There are many variables in truss rod access. With the template in this video...you can swap to a larger bit...move the stop blocks...then you are ready for the rout through style of truss rod access like many guitars use. If there is something specific you are after...email me through my website...and we can discuss any request you might have. Thanks for the comment.

Looks a great product, Steve. As I don’t own a router table this is perfect for me. Currently it’s $107 which is reasonable given the usage it would get - but the shipping is $84! I know that’s out of control, but it’s a shame nevertheless - it makes it unaffordable for me. :(

Yes of course quadraphonic. That’s a correct description. Four points of alignment and you were indeed telling us for us to hear. So… lol

@j-mo2453

2 жыл бұрын

That was very Ron Popeil. Lol Wing some neo pseudo techno jargon with convincing enthusiasm and excitement of a well performed demonstration of the products amazing ability. I might call it the maximum-guitar-works-o-matic complete guitar template system for the post modern electric luthier. But not everyone thinks long names with a laugh are catchy. Lol

@maximumguitarworks

2 жыл бұрын

That is great! Man...it is funny that more people don't comment on my silly video remarks. Thanks for getting me.

Where do I buy carbon fiber 48 “ long , need for neck thru body support.

@maximumguitarworks

2 жыл бұрын

I buy them from Dragon Plate. They are 48" long...the square tube version. Although...I really think that you still only need the support in the actual neck portion of the guitar.

When you drill the holes for the alignment pins how deep do you go?

@jrbishop6538

Жыл бұрын

Also, love the videos. Thanks for all the help you’re putting out there. Planning on ordering this neck template system

@maximumguitarworks

Жыл бұрын

I drill about 3/16” deep in the neck…and about .100” in the bottom of the fretboard. The fretboard for sure needs to be a flat bottom bit to prevent having a point penetrate the top of the fretboard after you radius.

Your attention to detail is off the scale. Can these be purchased in the uk without crippling import duty and shipping costs?

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim. I'm not sure what your import duty is...but shipping is not horrible. I have shipped many to the UK. A 1 lb box was like $40...and a 10 lb shipment was like $80. Maybe be high for just one template...add a few things...maybe some knobs...it is a better rate.

I was told that the Truss Rod Channel needed to be Arched and not cut Straight. What is your take on that?? I am going to attempt a Neck build and attempting to learn all I can before starting. Thanks, Russell

@maximumguitarworks

2 жыл бұрын

You are referring to how single action truss rods are installed. I use and prefer double action truss rods….which use a flat channel.

@hobiecat901

2 жыл бұрын

@@maximumguitarworks Thank you so much for the Really Fast Reply. I gotcha.

Hey, Steve! Do you have these templates available for bass?

@maximumguitarworks

Күн бұрын

Yes we do. On our website you will find many P-Bass style variations…which we call the “Pistol Bass”. maximumguitarworks.com/search?q=Pistol

as a luthier you will be making more jigs than actual guitars. let this guy build them for you, i bet these jigs take hours off the build

Never mess up another neck???.. Hold my beer.. I've never made a neck yet..I'm sure I can screw it up.. hahahaha.... I'm a couple of weeks from having my "area" back.. Then I can get down to buying templates, tools and stuff for screwing up necks.

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

That is why I had to add the disclaimer "YOU MAY...never mess up another neck"! There are always people willing to prove me wrong. ;-)

Anyone wanna bet Steve's got a template for "procreation"????..... hahahahahaaa!! Sorry Steve that was just to easy..

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

I can neither confirm or deny that...however, many have found my jigs and templates satisfying.

@rtucker0458

3 жыл бұрын

@@maximumguitarworks waaaahahahhhahaaa... I'm going to have to make sure the wife doesn't read that.. She'll be ordering things unrelated to guitars.... lol