Mic's First Build - TLB-4M.

[Sonic Mountain]

Drill running in reverse, stops it tearing out, but for from the front to back just in case. Can't say I've had that problem on a kit before, they are a fairly firm fit.

[Simon Barden]

The proper way is to use a reamer. The reverse drill method is less exact and you'll need a very large drill for a bass tuner hole. Saying that, you'll need quite a large diameter reamer as well!



You'll only need to do the very top edge very slightly. Once you get the first bit of the ferrule in, the rest should follow if you press it in with a clamp.

Alternatively, a large round file or sandpaper around a stick etc.

[king casey]

A dowel wrapped in sandpaper.


cheers, Mark.

[Micthedic]

Thanks guys. They are just aBout there but it's needing a mm or two so theyl be a snug fit

[Micthedic]

Man it's been a while.
Finally got around to working more on this kit, and it's going Swell. The neck is all maple, how do i finish The fret board side of this?

[McCreed]

Man it's been a while.
Finally got around to working more on this kit, and it's going Swell. The neck is all maple, how do i finish The fret board side of this?

Generally speaking, with maple/maple necks, whatever finish you apply to the back of the neck is what you would apply to the fretboard. Most commonly used are polyurethane, Tru Oil (which contain polyurethane) or lacquer (either acrylic or nitro). It's just personal preference.

I'm sure it's been done, but I've never heard of anyone using two different finish materials for front and back. Potential there for incompatibility issues would be one reason not to.

[Micthedic]

Generally speaking, with maple/maple necks, whatever finish you apply to the back of the neck is what you would apply to the fretboard. Most commonly used are polyurethane, Tru Oil (which contain polyurethane) or lacquer (either acrylic or nitro). It's just personal preference.

I'm sure it's been done, but I've never heard of anyone using two different finish materials for front and back. Potential there for incompatibility issues would be one reason not to.

OK thanks for that. I have some crimson penetrating oil for the clear coat so will use that. The maple finger board has small gaps along the join with the maple neck, so I plan to fill these as I sand it

[Micthedic]

Coming along slowly haha. This is with 4coats of crimsons oil, plan to put 6-8 total, if anyone has any experience with it I would like to hear.
Thanks

[Micthedic]

Better picture sorry

[dozymuppet]

Looking tasty

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