xilddx Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I need to drill a wire tunnel between the electronics cavity and the pickup route on a Jazz body. I have a long enough drill bit, but I need the tunnel to be parallel with the body back and front. The question is what angle should I bend the drill bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 This is a trick question right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1399062241' post='2440692'] This is a trick question right? [/quote] No, it's definitely a Jazz body mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 (edited) In case you're just having a brain fart... You need something like this. Edited May 2, 2014 by KingBollock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 They had these in my local Aldi recently.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Why does the hole have to be parallel to the back and front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1399065442' post='2440752'] Why does the hole have to be parallel to the back and front?[/quote] This^ pretty sure an angled drill head would be too big. A long drill bit at a shallow angle drilled half way from each cavity to meet in the middle. Plenty of masking tape to protect the finish or wood surface & also to draw the path onto to help you keep straight. Then a length of soldering wire that you thread through the hole(s) to drag your electric wires through taped to it. Decide how many wires you'll need first, cos once one or two are in you'll struggle to get any more thru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbass Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Have you tried a rubber drill bit? they will bend to any angle you wish....you find them in most DIY's next to the glass hammers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 You can get specially trained woodworm to do it. I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) Something like this maybe http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toolzone-300mm-Flexible-Power-Extension/dp/B001THDLK4 or this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flexible-Flexi-Drive-Drill-Shaft-With-Keyless-Chuck-36-915mm-/310850904019 ? Edited May 3, 2014 by ezbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1399062525' post='2440698'] No, it's definitely a Jazz body mate. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1399096966' post='2440936'] You can get specially trained woodworm to do it. I think. [/quote] This is correct. For dry wood, you use any of the common ones. If however, you've recently played the bass, only the Pentarthrum parallelum huttoni will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengreen49 Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Easiest way is to use a really long bit. I have one I bought from the US that's about 300mm long (not cheap) They sometimes go by the name 'aircraft drill bits', the common long series aren't long enough I find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 If the jack socket is mounted on the side of the body, is there a straight, unobstructed path that a long drill bit could take from there to where you want it to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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