Router trim bits

[Groovyman32]

IIRC, I think you mentioned having a small drill press.

No, that's not me - I was drilling string through and ferrules with a power drill

I would like to get a drill press - but one with a big enough throat for drilling ferrules seems prohibitively expensive. I’m also operating out of 10x4 garden shed that needs to store all the stuff for a family of four (lawn mower, bikes, chairs, tables etc). So there’s not really any room for large machinery.

[McCreed]

No, that's not me - I was drilling string through and ferrules with a power drill

My mistake. Too many builders to keep straight.

So I take it that's 10x4 feet, not metres???

[Groovyman32]

So I take it that's 10x4 feet, not metres???

Yes!! The British can't seem to decide which dimensions to use. People and sheds seem to be measured in feet though?

Actually, now that I'm browsing pillar drills... they're not that expensive - or big. What's a decent throat size? 200mm?

[Rabbit]

I would like to get a drill press - but one with a big enough throat for drilling ferrules seems prohibitively expensive. I’m also operating out of 10x4 garden shed that needs to store all the stuff for a family of four (lawn mower, bikes, chairs, tables etc). So there’s not really any room for large machinery.

I'm not sure what the situation in the UK is (COVID probably puts a damper on things anyways), but here in the land of Oz we have places called Mens Sheds, which is kinda like a place where you can make stuff, and also get a bit of mental support. Some sheds have an amazing array of tools, so now I have access to things like a jointer and a variety of band saws. I moved to a 2 bedroom villa, so I have no space for such tools, and I would be less than popular with the neighbours. Maybe there are such organisations over the pond?

[Groovyman32]

I'm not sure what the situation in the UK is (COVID probably puts a damper on things anyways), but here in the land of Oz we have places called Mens Sheds, which is kinda like a place where you can make stuff, and also get a bit of mental support. Some sheds have an amazing array of tools, so now I have access to things like a jointer and a variety of band saws. I moved to a 2 bedroom villa, so I have no space for such tools, and I would be less than popular with the neighbours. Maybe there are such organisations over the pond?

Yeah we have those in the UK but I’m not sure if there’s anything local. And yes they’d all be shut at moment for COVID.


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[GregLane]

I agree with McCreed. Sanding drums on a drill press for me. IMO routers are way too vicious for fine headstock work. Even though I have access a router and jig saw. A set of sanding drums include some very small diameters for fine corners and turns. Lot cheaper than a router.

[FrankenWashie]

200-250 should see you well in on string through for a Tele if you are going from the bottom end of the guitar body.




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