I have some skills. I did understand the risks.
I was settled on a 30% chance I'd snap the headstock off especially using a hand drill.
My dad's got all kinds of tools and lathes and mills etc but I didn't want to drag it over there.
I knew if I was really careful I'd be done in the time it would take to drive over to dad's.
I just went for it.
I certainly would not recommend anyone do it this way.
I did use a locking collar on the bits to keep them from cracking out the face. Really only needed the holes widened at the backside to fit the new tuners in.
If it broke, I would just take it over and then glue it up... No big to me. This guitar is a keeper so I'll set it up how I want it.
Now she's got a black winter in her and sounding just about perfect!
Very pleased.
I was settled on a 30% chance I'd snap the headstock off especially using a hand drill.
My dad's got all kinds of tools and lathes and mills etc but I didn't want to drag it over there.
I knew if I was really careful I'd be done in the time it would take to drive over to dad's.
I just went for it.
I certainly would not recommend anyone do it this way.
I did use a locking collar on the bits to keep them from cracking out the face. Really only needed the holes widened at the backside to fit the new tuners in.
If it broke, I would just take it over and then glue it up... No big to me. This guitar is a keeper so I'll set it up how I want it.
Now she's got a black winter in her and sounding just about perfect!
Very pleased.
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