waynepunkdude Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Hi guys I'm doing a fretless project tomorrow see [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=42591&pid=422004&st=0&#entry422004"]here[/url], anyway the neck holes don't line up with the body holes. Do I drill new holes in the neck or sand the pocket until they line up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Fill and redrill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 [quote name='neepheid' post='422114' date='Mar 1 2009, 12:37 AM']Fill and redrill[/quote] that sounds easiest ...what filler should be used in the neck to guarantee a good grip if the new holes are marginally different? is dowelling a better option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 [quote name='mrcrow' post='422383' date='Mar 1 2009, 02:24 PM']that sounds easiest ...what filler should be used in the neck to guarantee a good grip if the new holes are marginally different? is dowelling a better option[/quote] Yes, I use 3 and 4mm hardwood dowel for filling pickguard and neck screw holes respectively. Drill them out to the appropriate size up and glue in the dowel. Cut/sand flush and redrill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 [quote name='neepheid' post='422620' date='Mar 1 2009, 08:16 PM']Yes, I use 3 and 4mm hardwood dowel for filling pickguard and neck screw holes respectively. Drill them out to the appropriate size up and glue in the dowel. Cut/sand flush and redrill.[/quote] brill!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 What size drill should I use? I'm an idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoo Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='425361' date='Mar 4 2009, 05:55 PM']What size drill should I use? I'm an idiot.[/quote] Same size as the outside diameter of the dowel you've got to plug the hole... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 I'm drilling fresh holes I don't need to use dowels do I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoo Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Depends - how close are the new holes going to be to where the old ones were? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 About an inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) [quote]About an inch.[/quote] What's the scale length going to be when you've finished Wayne? This is how I did my Warmoth, much better than wood screws imo. [url="http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/hardware.html"]http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/hardware.html[/url] Peter Edited March 4, 2009 by GreeneKing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='425406' date='Mar 4 2009, 06:34 PM'] What's the scale length going to be when you've finished Wayne? This is how I did my Warmoth, much better than wood screws imo. [url="http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/hardware.html"]http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/hardware.html[/url] Peter[/quote] No idea TBH :S It looks good but for £45 it's probably worth more than the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoo Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Ah right - I'd imagined they'd be much closer than that. Should be OK then. As for the drill bit size - it wants to be as close to the same size as the shaft of the threaded portion of the screw as possible - the threads should be cutting into the wood, but the shaft itself should have a snug fit. Slightly too small is better than slightly too large, obviously. [quote name='GreeneKing' post='425406' date='Mar 4 2009, 06:34 PM'] What's the scale length going to be when you've finished Wayne? This is how I did my Warmoth, much better than wood screws imo. [url="http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/hardware.html"]http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/hardware.html[/url] Peter[/quote] That's a nice idea.... would be great for someone that wants to frequently remove the neck for travelling. Bit OTT unless you're planning to remove the neck a lot though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 I think they are 4.0mm screws so I'll use a 3.5mm bit. Cheers guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 (edited) [quote name='GreeneKing' post='425406' date='Mar 4 2009, 06:34 PM'] What's the scale length going to be when you've finished Wayne? This is how I did my Warmoth, much better than wood screws imo. [url="http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/hardware.html"]http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/hardware.html[/url] Peter[/quote] thats how it should be...machine screws and inserts..that is the engineers way and can take a lot of torque to make sure the neck is really tight against the pocket and good pull down force even they can be repositioned Edited March 5, 2009 by mrcrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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