Drum sander platform

[RVA]

eSGEe mentioned that he needs a new pickguard, and it got me thinking on how many occasions I had to re-shape one. In preparation for such jobs, I made this sanding platform for my drill press. The drum sanders in various sizes are on the way

 

[CabanaBoy]

There ya go, man. Drill press and drum sander. Two very nice tools to have on hand. You keep go'n and your going to end up with a full blown guitar tech shop

 

[Thatbastarddon]

eSGEe mentioned that he needs a new pickguard, and it got me thinking on how many occasions I had to re-shape one. In preparation for such jobs, I made this sanding platform for my drill press. The drum sanders in various sizes are on the way

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That’s pretty much what I did to make the cutouts for the Stetsbar in the pickguard on my V!
I drilled the sharper corners with a small drill bit, and used a dremmel cutting bit to do the bigger cutting. These gave me a bit of bevel to start with, finished with files, and sandpaper...then a small buffing wheel.
Cutting bits like these...

But a small drum sander would have been quicker than the files, for cleanup, I think.
Go for it! It was fun for me...and I didn’t even wreck the first guard I tried on. Just take your time, and you should have a blast.

 

[eSGEe]

Somehow I knew it would be my fault. .

Nice work Ray!!!!

 

[RVA]

This is the general idea for pickguards, but this platform will have many uses

 

[Truss_rod]

That looks like it would work just fine Ray. Nice job....