Well that's another thought bubble popped.
I was also entertaining the idea of tackling a 'hand tool' attempt at binding.
It's weighing up the feasibility of investing in a learning curve to a skill that's not going to be used much.
The 'wonky' tuner holes are a well worn issue with me. I did order a 30" bass neck with 'no tuner' holes request but it came with them drilled anyway. Fortunately Freddy Krueger had a scheduled RDO this time around.
cheers, Mark.