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(Date Posted:01/15/2004 06:52:13)
I was looking too - the only ones I've seen were made by butnut.
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butnut
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(Date Posted:01/15/2004 10:56:33)
I make 'em from sheet aluminum. I had the last bunch chromed...Eric (Chorks) has the 4 hole (LP toggle & 3 knobs) my Tele-Gib just has 3 holes (LP toggle on body) and Goldie has the LP toggle on the modified hot dog plate (donut bumps).
Tele plate how to...
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Old Tele man
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(Date Posted:01/15/2004 22:42:32)
With ALL the Tele's there are around, certainly SOMEBODY has at one time or another made some blank or 3-holed steel plates?!? And, isn't steel easier to chrome-plated than aluminum? (sorry, I'm electronics, NOT metallurgy, literate).
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butnut
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(Date Posted:01/16/2004 10:39:31)
My buddy who works at the ship yard gave me the piece of aluminum. It's easy to shape with hand tools but I suppose with my new mini belt sander, it should'nt be hard to make a plate from sheet metal. The chrome shop had no problems with aluminum and I seem to recall the original Fender pickguards were made out of aluminum for it's shielding properties...but I'm no expert either...I remember doing a search for the blank, emailed a few companies and posted on a few Tele boards...nothing. Was'nt too hard to make, just takes time to shape it.
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FabGear
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(Date Posted:01/17/2004 06:55:53)
When I cut out most of the parts I fabricate by hand, I usually use my jeweler's saws to typically cut out the basic shape. Works great for metals and for plastics.
Once you get used to using them, they're extremely handy. I studied metals over the years while working on my degree, which I'm really glad I did now that I do so much one -off stuff.
Once I cut them out slightly larger I usually hand sand or Dremel to my line then fine tune with files and paper as needed. Polish if needed.
I'm sure Brian could make ya anything you need! I haven't found any place locally that will plate anything for me, and do onesy twosy things or smalll runs. Wish I could, cause I had a few cool things I was gonna make at one time.
I think the aluminum would make a nicer plate, because not only do you now have added cavity shielding but it'd add a wee bit less weight. From what little I know of the plating process, they're cleaned the same and then it's just a similar dip.
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Old Tele man
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(Date Posted:01/22/2004 01:13:39)
I was wondering (actually it's laziness on my part) if somebody hasn't ALREADY measured and drawn the dimensions for the Tele Control Plate? Would make fabrication MUCH simpler and exact for everybody!
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John Catto
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(Date Posted:01/22/2004 05:42:58)
I'd go with making the plate up in brass and having it plated. I've had lot's of custom stuff plated for guitars over the years and can say that most platers can't do a good job on Aluminium since it requires a special setup and process that most of them don't have (something to do with it being an oxidiser). While I think this applies more to cast aluminium than sheet it's better to be safe than sorry if you're putting the time into making the part. Also remember that most platers have a minimum charge but will usually take in a bunch of small parts to make it up so it's best to dig around and find all that stuff you wanted to have done.
Of course if you have the tools to do a clean job on Stainless Steel all it would need is a trip to the buffer.
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Old Tele man
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(Date Posted:01/22/2004 22:20:52)
jeez, John, everytime I see your avatar, I begin to think to myself "...are ALL the temptations in Hell gonna be lookin' like SHE is?" and then I suddenly come back to reality and continue reading your posting....
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My65Pan
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(Date Posted:02/28/2004 15:00:16)
Chrome doesn't stick to aluminum, they have to copper plate it first, then put on the chrome. I build telegraph keys ( I'm a Ham radio operator) and I have the base plates chrome plated. There are some pics here: http://www.montypics.com/album.php?album=2004-02-28 I know when I make them out of steel they put on a layer of zinc before the chrome. I'm not sure why. I'm with John on stainless, I make everything I can from it because if it gets scratched up you just polish it back out and it isn't that much more expensive than aluminum, just harder to work with. But you save money by not having to pay for plating.
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(Date Posted:03/06/2004 22:01:26)
My65Pan -- got an "error" trying to go to your link.
Not many people "outside" the Harley Motorcycle world know what "pan" means...ie: refers to the early "pan-handle" head Harley engine. My Dad road one circa 1936-39 when he was single and in USN; I even know what a "kidney belt" is and for...
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My65Pan
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(Date Posted:03/08/2004 08:23:00)
 I I can't get the link to work either, free image host, I'm not surprised. I think your Dad was on a Knucklehead, produced from 1936-1947. Panheads were produced from 1948-1965. The "Panhead" nickname was given to them because the tin rockerbox covers on top of the heads look like inverted cake pans. The Knuckle was also named for its rockerboxes. Of course your Dad could have been on a Flathead, especially if it was a Navy bike. They military bikes were 45 cubic inch Flatties. Mark.
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(Date Posted:03/08/2004 23:42:09)
you're probably right (I'm NOT a cycle rider), his was a Civilian model not military...I'm told he rode it 'cross country from San Diego, CA, to to Norfolk, VA, between duty stations.
Now, I DO recognize the "bugs" -- are you a ham too?
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(Date Posted:03/09/2004 01:20:27)
Yeah, I'm a Ham, my callsign is *****. Your Dad was probably on a Knucklehead then if it wasn't a military bike. I'll bet it was one hellava ride on the roads of the 1930's with the rigid frame and springer fork that was state of the art at the time.
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(Date Posted:03/09/2004 06:13:18)
re: "...one hellava ride on the roads of the 1930's..." Yep, that's why they wore kidney belts to keep their kidney's from getting TOO shaken on long rides...sorta reminded you of a today's "lifting girdles" only made of tooled leather instead of spandex-nylon.
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(Date Posted:03/09/2004 12:24:09)
My jacket has a kidney belt built right in. It's a replica of the Police jackets of the day, little whistle loop and all. It has a big wide heavy leather section across the back that wraps around your kidneys and a leather belt to cinch down tight. I see people wearing them all of the time and they have no idea what that belt is for.
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RE:"undrilled" Tele control plates?
(Date Posted:04/28/2008 07:59:24)
Getting back to the blank plates, Callaham has them.
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RE:"undrilled" Tele control plates?
(Date Posted:04/28/2008 08:35:57)
So does GuitarFetish.com ( http://store.guitarfetish.com/cumatecoplno.html):  Took us a while to get these made, but here they are- YOU ASKED FOR IT- WE MADE THEM! The Modder's delight- BLANK tele control plates- A great fit on all import and USA guitars- Guaranteed to cover the cavity on any tele style guitar. Imagine the possibilities- Two mini switches and two knobs- two concentric knobs- A blend knob- Multiple onboard effects switches- You name it! Go retro- An Esquire with one pickup and ONE KNOB- How cool would THAT be?? Here's how we drill these- Cover both sides of the plate with good fresh masking tape- the yellow stuff- not the blue painter's tape. USE A DRILL PRESS if you can- Slow speed, new drill bit, you'll get a perfect holes and no scratching. Custom Made ChromeTelecaster Control Plate- NO HOLES- for you modders! K200  Retail price: $24.95Direct Guitarfetish Price: $11.95
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RE:"undrilled" Tele control plates?
(Date Posted:08/13/2008 15:15:32)
I've used GF's plates and have one of these blanks for an upcoming tele.
Excellent chrome and the thickness matches a 3 ply pickguard.
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Re:'undrilled' Tele control plates?
(Date Posted:09/20/2009 21:58:10)
Taipan Tone Engineering has several specialized Telecaster control plates, including a standard Telecaster plate with an angled switch slot and a plate with three holes that's designed for volume, tone and an LP toggle switch. This site's worth checking out. I'm fascinated by the Taipantone ferrule bar as well......trying one on my next Thinline build.
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