So onto attaching the machine heads. Tools required
Set square
Hole punch
Suitable screwdriver
Lube for screws, I use candlewax
Drill and bit (I used 1.5mm bit)
Masking tape
A relatively good eye...
First I place a machine head into hole near the neck. Then use the square to align. Note one good thing to check when your preparing/shaping the headstock is that the top is completely square
Then carefully hole punch the screw holes. And extra pair of hands is a help..
Repeat for other holes
Then take your drill bit and use the masking tape as a depth gauge for screw depth. Drill all holes carefully. If your to enthusiastic you may end up going through the headstock... a pain to fix
Lube up screws and attach. In this case the holes for machine heads are a bit out of whack but it's passable
Next the hackers guide to straightening the neck without a notched ruler after which the frets will be levelled
Why in this order, it's just to hot and humid to finish the body
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