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Originally Posted by Fathand
This is actually a pair of sides being cut to a template with a router and flush cut bit but it's the same process.
On top is a 1/2" MDF template with the 2 rough cut sides underneath attached with double sided tape. The router bearing follows the template and reproduces the shape of the template.
For the neck, once the fretboard is cut and attached to the neck, you can use the same process to cut the neck taper using the fretboard as a template but a pattern bit instead of a flush cut.
I use the same method to cut the peghead, electric guitar bodies, mortise/tenon joints, etc.
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Thanks, I love to look at other people's methods and shops.