5thread Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Need a bit of help I'm fitting some mother of pearl fret dots on my bass. I've got the dots but having problems tracking down an 8mm forstner drill bit. I've looked on the usual ebay, and on the net. I've found one place but they want £20 plus p&p which i think is a bit steep considering you can buy 6 in a set for £12 Any help please guys. Quote
lettsguitars Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 You just need a regular lip and spur bit. Quote
5thread Posted January 23, 2013 Author Posted January 23, 2013 Okay Thanks I'll look that up. Got the forstner idea after watching some luthier in the states on U tube. I'll give it a try cheers bud Quote
brensabre79 Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 lip and spur bit is what comes in pretty much any multi-bit drill set as a wood bit I think, its got a spike in the middle. So a trip to Wickes, B&Q or your favourite local hardware store will do the trick... Quote
lettsguitars Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Innit. A couple of quid youth. Forstner bit are nice but lip and spur is pretty normal. Fast drill speed and enter the wood very slowly. Quote
5thread Posted January 23, 2013 Author Posted January 23, 2013 Thanks for your advice guys much appreciated. Where would we be without this wonderfull forum Quote
brensabre79 Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 [quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1358962942' post='1947774'] enter the wood very slowly. [/quote] as the actress said to the bishop... Quote
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