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Thanks Simon, invaluable!

Thanks Wokkaboy, good idea about the soap etc. I used a 1.5 mm bit but I think it needs 2 mm in this area. The others werOK but 5 & 6 seem to be in a knotty area.16856

You're not just a pretty face Wokkaboy! Cheers for that! Actually, now that it's done and the tuning head is in place, you have to look hard to see it! Thanks for the help!

I'm sure I replied last night...I threw the offending article away, it was the head and about 3 mm of shaft. Just checked it and I can barely feel the tip of the shaft. Might have to put a carefully...

I've known a Charles or two called Chick and Chook! There's little or no screw left above the wood I'd say Wokkaboy, judging from what fell off. I might have to leave it till it causes a problem....

Thanks Chuck, Chick and Simon, just what I needed. Back to the drawing board! Also with my super strength I managed , in my exuberance, to twist the head off a machine head screw. I think the wood...

Thanks for your reply Chuck, I get what you're saying, by the way, any hints on how to get the bridge spot on?

I opted for an ST1 with a maple fret-board, black hardware and a red pearloid pick-guard. I wanted something simple but useful.
I have sanded the neck to 600 glass paper and 1200 carbon paper. It...

Thanks for your help wokkaboy, I appreciate it!

Thanks wokkaboy, I guess I was really meaning, what's the worst that could happen if I don't use an oil? sorry to take so long to reply, I tried yesterday but it had timed out.

Hey Mr DB! I have sanded to a very fine feel the neck of my Pit Bull ST1. (Maple neck and fret-board). As a finish I have used hardly any "Martin guitar polish", on the neck as instructed by a guy at...