TL-1R The King's 3rd Pitbull build

[I’ll give it a go]

You can also just slightly enlarge the pre drilled holes. The screws usually bind up in them a bit anyway. The screws don't need to bite into the body to make the join secure, its all about clamping force. If you enlarge the holes slightly then progressively tighten the screws in an 'X' pattern it will normally square up.

This is looking great BTW King.

Thanks for that inside info, really looking forward to getting into it when I get back.


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[king casey]

This is looking great BTW King.

Cheers, Sonic.

*Reality Check*

Decided that as the buzz-word for this project was 'work-horse', a one-trick-pony approach was not ideal.
So I decided to include the neck pick-up.

Now awaiting the upgraded 3-way switch and jack plate.

cheers, Mark.
[edit]
Doh!! plan was to 'top-load' the first stringing up to check for intonation.
Unfortunately discover that the original 'Fender' bridge is 'string through' only.

[I’ll give it a go]

Looks like you have screwed the bridge down already. This is what I was thinking of doing but have read not recommended because of wet sanding. Although I’ve also read to put tooth picks in the screwed holes will work.
If I leave the screwing until after i’ve painted. Marking the guitar to find the centre and getting it in line with the neck seems pointless. Am I just over thinking this?


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[Sonic Mountain]

You can do it either way, you just have to be careful.

If you do it after paint you can just use some painters tape to protect the surface while you mark and drill your holes.

Less holes during wet sanding means less chance of water getting in a swelling the wood.

Like most things with guitars there is more than one approach, the best way is to just try one, either way you'll learn something.

[I’ll give it a go]

I really appreciate you answering my questions, you must get the same questions over and over.
Thanks again


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[king casey]

Looks like you have screwed the bridge down already. This is what I was thinking of doing but have read not recommended because of wet sanding. Although I’ve also read to put tooth picks in the screwed holes will work.

What will happen if the bridge is in the wrong place on your finely polished masterpiece?

If I leave the screwing until after i’ve painted. Marking the guitar to find the centre and getting it in line with the neck seems pointless. Am I just over thinking this?

It won't apply to me this time as I'm not doing a painted finish.
The objective from the start was to get the guitar assembled and playing before any finishing takes place.

If you are concerned about water getting into the holes you can plug 'em up with balled up glad-wrap or something.

I was hoping to get the intonation definitely sorted before drilling the string-through holes but now I'm going to bite the bullet and rely on my measurements have got me safely in the ball-park.

cheers, Mark.

[Bakersdozen]

Blu tak is also worth its weight in gold to temporarily plug holes

[king casey]

Doh! Didn't see that sonic had already replied.

Anyway. Following this 'drill-a-straight-hole-through-wood' tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SZA03DVITA

Here's my straight hole jig drying.


cheers, Mark.

[I’ll give it a go]

Thanks Mark and Bakersdozen, top tips.


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[king casey]

Thanks Mark and Bakersdozen, top tips.


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No worries.

Here we go...straighten the edges and mark it out.


Fingers crossed...


First 2 edge holes I drilled right through.
Marked out from those on the back where the other 4 should go...
Then drilled them half-way from each side (back and front of guitar).



After the clean up, not too bad for a first go.
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Cheers, Mark.