Mounting Neck |
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Components and Hardware Needed: | Qty |
Guitar Body | 1 |
Neck | 1 |
Silver Neckplate | 1 |
Chrome Screws 5 x 45mm | 4 |
Unless otherwise indicated, we strongly recom- mend using a drill press for the majority of drilling to obtain the most precise results. However, an electric/cordless drill fitted with a depth stop or a drill stand can be used if you do not have a drill press.
We recommend using a hollow punch (see Page 24, Accessories) to carve out holes in the finish before drilling. Also, a router pad placed under the guitar can help reduce scratches in the finish.
To mount the neck to the guitar body:
1.Insert the neck into the neck pocket (in Figure 17), and check to make sure the neck and body are flush.
Neck
Figure 17. Inserting neck into neck pocket.
2.Clamp the neck and body together.
3.Set the guitar facedown on top of several 2x4's (cut to 6" or 12") for support.
H8069 Heirloom Stratocaster-Style Guitar Kit
4.By hand, insert a 9⁄64" drill bit into each pre- drilled neck pocket hole (Figure 18). While pressing down slightly, twist the drill bit to make pilot holes in the neck.
Neck Pocket Hole
Figure 18. Making a pilot hole in the neck.
5.Unclamp the neck from the body.
To determine neck mounting hole depth:
1.Secure a 5⁄32" drill bit in the drill press chuck set the neck and fretboard down on top of a clean piece of scrap wood, set these on the drill press table, then raise the table.
2.Set the drill press depth stop so the tip of the bit will ONLY drive half way through the neck. DO NOT drill through the fretboard.
Another way to determine neck mounting hole depth (optional):
1.Insert the neck into the neck pocket.
2.Place the neckplate on top of the body so a mounting hole protrudes beyond the body and neck (see Figure 19).