Modifying scratch plate HELP

[xsamx1987]

OK so what is the best way to cut a scratch plate and make it look professionally done

is it done with a saw a rasp and or sanding ?

I am having to remove about 4 mill from where the bridge will sit, as at the moment I am 4 mill out from the 12th fret so I will need it to be a straight cut

I can provide pics if they are needed I am not the best at explaing things.

Any way I hope some one can help me

Sam

 

[Chocklit_Thunda]

Re: Modifying scratch plate HELP

Dremel, then sand until smooth.

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Modifying scratch plate HELP

Dremel, if you've got one, to rough it in. Then file to get it square and straight edges. Then sand if necessary to make it smooth.

 

[Securb]

Re: Modifying scratch plate HELP

Dremel, then sand until smooth.

+1 I can't think of a guitar project I completed without a Dremel.

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Modifying scratch plate HELP

Flat files tend to leave telltale sharp corners. I try to finish any freshly cut edges with a rounded abrasive tool. This leaves marks more like the router/cutter that made the original edges.

 

[CTN]

Re: Modifying scratch plate HELP

I used a coping saw and a bunch of files when I was custom-making a pickguard for one of my guitars.

Then scrapers to get rid of the file marks.

 

[xsamx1987]

Re: Modifying scratch plate HELP

Thank you every one for the great ideas

for this job it will be hand tools but I think I might invest in a dremel