My oh my, long time between updates on this one... So whats been happening. Well, I completely stuffed up the machine head hole re-drill (using hand drill with jigs) to the extent that I had to put this project to one side and take some deep breaths. Anyhoo - since scored a cheap drill press so re-plugged the holes again yesterday, sanded flush today & re-drilled the holes. Soooo much easier with the drill press and happy with the result. I used a small drill bit to make pilot holes then a 11/32 drill bit for final hole. The vintage sized bushings push in nice and snugly. Not 100% perfect but close enough for me and a good learning experience.
In this picture only the top left bushing is pushed fully in hence others look a bit wonky. I've also roughed out some reshaping to be done tomorrow night.
And a small change in plan - I've acquired some Kluson vintage tuners (individual). They all sit nicely in the new holes. The original 3-on-a-plate will be used on an upcoming LP Junior project (single cut)......
Luckily the re-drilling is almost invisible on the back of the headstock. For the front a veneer is in order (dark brown maybe)
So glad to be moving again on this axe....
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