the power of tooth picks, original screw wholes filled and sanded back with 60 grit to start and even out the dowels

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Pilot holes for the new tuners, will drill out once I have them to ensure I get the right size, probably be something like

https://www.realparts.com.au/tuning-...ckel-4308.html

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Will hand finish the headstock shape to get the open book as best I can, then sand up to 320 probably.

Interesting fact: Finished this build originally in June. Sanding the black of the headstock, it still wasn't fully cured underneath. gummed up everything. Obvioulsy my painting technique leaves a lot to be desired.