Sobot Posted July 23, 2005 Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 I know this question seems like it would be easy to find using a search, but trust me, it isn't. How do I know which size drill bit to use on the neck where it will be attached. I know it has to be smaller than the screw (that's obvious). I also know that the holes going through the guitar body for the screws have to be big enough for the screws to go through right? I'm using standard stratocaster-style bolt-on screws with the back plate (off of stewmac). if anyone can answer this or give me a link to where it is answered, I would be so happy, because tomorrow is my only day to use the drill press, or I have to wait a full week. thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay5 Posted July 23, 2005 Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 Take a piece of scrap wood and those screws and try different bits until you find the right one. If you dont have the screws yet dont drill anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sobot Posted July 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 wow, never thought of that, good idea... I do have the screws, I've had them for over a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclej Posted July 23, 2005 Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 you probably already know this but you can make a simple depth gauge (to make sure that you don't drill all the way through the neck) with a small piece of masing tape wrapped around the bit at the proper depth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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