This video didn''t live up the title. You only explained pilot vs guide holes. You didn't show how to drill guide holes without destroying your guitar.
When I was young I got a hold of a cheap neck with no mounting holes yet drilled. I thought “why do I need to drill? Just drive in the screws with force and I’m good”. Well the neck heel snapped in several places from my idiocy. I was able to salvage the neck by using some glue and nails, but it still brings me bad memories of my first guitar build.
I don't measure them,I just hold the screw in front of drill bit ,making sure only the screw threads can be seen,wax the screw threads,works every time and doesn't crack the finish.
One trick I started using for tiny tuner screws is to lubricate them using paraffin wax. I had broken off a few screw heads trying to go into hard maple before I learned about this method.
It's comforting to know someone else's domicile is also littered with disassembled guitar parts. Maybe you should find a recording of "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan to play softly in the background of your bunker videos. I am enjoying them, though. Party on!
FYI, in the trades the inner diameter (of the shank) is called the "minor diameter" and the outer diameter of the screw flutes is called the "major diameter".
I was expecting this might have had content on "How to drill pot holes without cracking your poly finish" to which, in my experience, is best done by drilling a small hole with a sharp drill bit and then reaming the the hole larger to suit the pot shaft. I cracked the top finish on my tri-burst Warmoth Tele learning the hard way.
I can't tell you how many guitars/basses that have come across my bench with a pilot hole drilled straight through the neck pocket into the neck. I always drill out a clearance hole in the neck pocket. It greatly improves the tightness of the neck/body, and improves tone and sustain. Good tip Aaron!
Despite the fact that I thoroughly enjoy all of your videos, Aaron, I genuinely believe this may be one of the best videos you have ever done!! I just built a guitar using Warmoth body, neck, etc. and the content of this video is CRITICAL! Such a useful video. Please do more videos on assembly of Warmoth parts. Very useful!
Just placed my first order from Australia can’t wait! Great to see everyone at Warmoth is so into what they do😬the attitude shows in the flawless quality of your product. Keep up the good work👍
I was always a fan of your videos while life was normal. These daily videos are fantastic, you are the face of Warmoth and we are appreciating your information. This is one of the good things of life these days!
This video came to my feed just at the time I'm trying to determine how to install hardware on my finished Warmoth roasted maple neck without spitting the wood or the finish. Still very concerned about the clear satin nitro finish since I 've never done it before but this video gave me the clearest explanation for the pilot hole diameter I've ever seen! Thank you!
Another good tip folks. Find out how deep you need to drill based on the length of the screws right? Put tape around the drill bit RIGHT UP TO THE POINT of how deep you need to drill.
You're doing a fantastic job. Even if you're on your own.
This video didn''t live up the title. You only explained pilot vs guide holes. You didn't show how to drill guide holes without destroying your guitar.
Teeth = Threads
When I was young I got a hold of a cheap neck with no mounting holes yet drilled. I thought “why do I need to drill? Just drive in the screws with force and I’m good”. Well the neck heel snapped in several places from my idiocy. I was able to salvage the neck by using some glue and nails, but it still brings me bad memories of my first guitar build.
I don't measure them,I just hold the screw in front of drill bit ,making sure only the screw threads can be seen,wax the screw threads,works every time and doesn't crack the finish.
One trick I started using for tiny tuner screws is to lubricate them using paraffin wax. I had broken off a few screw heads trying to go into hard maple before I learned about this method.
It's comforting to know someone else's domicile is also littered with disassembled guitar parts. Maybe you should find a recording of "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan to play softly in the background of your bunker videos. I am enjoying them, though. Party on!
Fantastic! Thank you!
FYI, in the trades the inner diameter (of the shank) is called the "minor diameter" and the outer diameter of the screw flutes is called the "major diameter".
I hope free or discounted parts a fringe benefit of working at Warmoth.
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I was expecting this might have had content on "How to drill pot holes without cracking your poly finish" to which, in my experience, is best done by drilling a small hole with a sharp drill bit and then reaming the the hole larger to suit the pot shaft. I cracked the top finish on my tri-burst Warmoth Tele learning the hard way.
I can't tell you how many guitars/basses that have come across my bench with a pilot hole drilled straight through the neck pocket into the neck. I always drill out a clearance hole in the neck pocket. It greatly improves the tightness of the neck/body, and improves tone and sustain. Good tip Aaron!
Despite the fact that I thoroughly enjoy all of your videos, Aaron, I genuinely believe this may be one of the best videos you have ever done!! I just built a guitar using Warmoth body, neck, etc. and the content of this video is CRITICAL! Such a useful video. Please do more videos on assembly of Warmoth parts. Very useful!
Just placed my first order from Australia can’t wait! Great to see everyone at Warmoth is so into what they do😬the attitude shows in the flawless quality of your product. Keep up the good work👍
I was always a fan of your videos while life was normal. These daily videos are fantastic, you are the face of Warmoth and we are appreciating your information. This is one of the good things of life these days!
Wish I would have watched this before I tried my first build. I put cracks in the head stock just like you was talking about. Great video!
This video came to my feed just at the time I'm trying to determine how to install hardware on my finished Warmoth roasted maple neck without spitting the wood or the finish. Still very concerned about the clear satin nitro finish since I 've never done it before but this video gave me the clearest explanation for the pilot hole diameter I've ever seen! Thank you!
I found this incredibly useful, Aaron. Cheers from Duluth, MN!
Another good tip folks. Find out how deep you need to drill based on the length of the screws right? Put tape around the drill bit RIGHT UP TO THE POINT of how deep you need to drill.