Chrisstrong_86 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Hey how do people go about locating the screws on a contoured bolt-on neck? (not using a neck plate) Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-j-c Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 I assume you mean the neck heel...meaning it is blank. I think a favoured trick is to use a neck plate..place it where the neck will go on the body...butt up against the body...trace the holes...then drill through.. ..if your neck is blank...then fit some screws through so they just reach through...place you neck in place so they get the imprint of the screws.. ..if you are not using a neck plate on the rear..make sure you recess the holes for the heads of the screws..or use a ferrule... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisstrong_86 Posted August 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Yeah it is the neck join and i do have the ferrules and screws, however from looking at other designs such as the ed roman or jems and the like, the four screws do not appear to be square, one is always out of align with the tradition neck plate square square. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-j-c Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Then just eye up and make your best judgement.. I only sugested using the neck plate as a guide so you have things even - but adjust according to taste and so long as there will be enough wood..ie they are not right at the edge...of the neck and the body heel.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisstrong_86 Posted August 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 OK kool thats wohat i was hoping you would say Cheers!! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclej Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 this isn't an answer to the specific question but when i have a neck that has pre-drilled holes and i want to drill the body perfectly i snip off four finish nails so that they will protrude about a 1/16" when placed in the holes. i set the body on it's side so the nails won't fall out and insert the neck into the pocket. when you press down firmly on the neck you'll get four small holes inside the pocket and that's where you drill. be sure to back the body with a piece of scrap wood so that when you drill your pilot holes the bit won't tear out the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javacody Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 I thought the title of this thread was Bolt On LACTATING Screws! LOL Anyway, the nail idea is a good one, but I use a center punch for this job. It leaves a nice dent for your drill bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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