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In the past I have always settled for plastic
pickguards. I would like to be able to match
my wood rosette rings. I have learned how to
make wood "potato chips" it just would be nice
if I could make something that stays flat.
If you have any ideas or tips please share.
Thanks!

Tom

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You mean like

this

It is 0.03 inch thick macassar ebony veneer that was simply glued before
finishing and masked off before spraying with lacquer. I oil finished it so the
scratches can be fixed easier.KenMcKay38958.9324537037

Thanks again Ken, i wanted to do just that on my no 2 but my rosette was too big to have a wood pickguard, i'll really make my rosette smaller next time around, it looks fabulous!

Ken
thanks for the suggestion. pre-cut veneer would make
the job easier, I prefer to cut my own from burl
blocks Ive owned for some 20 yrs. I have already
made the rosette rings from slices off of the block.
I will try and heat my blanks with a iron that mite
solve my problem.
Your bridge with the scroll work is great, I have
carved scrolls for furniture elements but never
crossed my mind to carve them on a bridge,outstanding
very creative design.

Thanks again!
Tom

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Suggestion:
I bought 2 plastic sheets from S/M. Cut piece of plastic so it is a little larger than the pick guard.
Glue verneer to plastic, place plenty of weight on glued pickguard.
Next, cut protuding plastic even with verneer.
Bevel edges to about 45 degrees.
Now you have guard, mounted on plastic with either a thin black or white border to your pickguard, then can use double sided plastic film to mount.
Therefor, you can easily remove for repairs or to change the wood used for guard (make another laminate as above.
Just my idea.

Bob, that's a great idea, i will look into that as well, thanks!

WOW Hesh, That's pretty!

Thanks Serge,
Believe me, I will never be able to give enough to others in order to compensate for what I have been given here.

Ken, very nice looking guitar! I love that bridge and the pickguard is awesome too.

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Joe Breault
Merrimack, NH
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Hi Tom,
You can find 3 different woods that are used.
The Company is called Grizzly Industries.com
They are very reasonable...less than $8 each.
If you have trouble finding them get back with me.

walter

All right! I'll spill the beans. There is a verneer mill in Littleton CO. Look at photos of woods that they have at different times.WARNING!!. Wear sunglasses or ?, your eyes will smolder orrr...drop out.
B & B Rare Wood. www.wood-veneers.com.
Careful

Holy cow Bob, thanks for that great link!

Thanks for all of the help.
I found my problem, the block I sliced for my first
try just don't like to stay flat. Grain problem.
Flat right off the saw, but as soon as I tried to
seal with shellac, they would curl.
Took a slice from a different block and it stays
flat, even after sealing with shellac.
It will work now, I love when I can blame the wood.

I rough cut the pickguard shape just to see how it
will look. What do you think?



Thanks Again!

Tom

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Now that's purty....

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Dave Rector
Rector Guitars

Purty indeed Tom!

Hi Tom,
I REALLY like it ! Looks superb !


Regards Craig Lawrence

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CRAIG LAWRENCE of AUSTRALIA
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Tom, I really like how it matches the rosette. That will make a great pickguard! Who need tortise when you have burlwood around?!

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Joe Breault
Merrimack, NH
Perpetual novice