@mikeguitarification You mean the "unibit" or "step-bit" type tools? Those wouldn't suit this job because don't really taper in a linear fashion, they abruptly change hole sizes and are better suited for drilling into thin stock.
I have done this one before, and I used a round shaft file and a 900 grit sand paper. It was before my father told me we have a few reamers. it works well you just have to be super careful not to angle the file.
Where on earth can you buy a reamer?? I'm in Canada and I've tried all the major stores; Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Rona, Home Hardware and none of them carry them. Any body know where I can even buy one online? Great videos btw!
Hey guys! I have a Squier Strat and I was wondering if I could buy a new body and neck for it, but keep the same electronics? I would absolutely LOVE to make one of these. Thanks for posting the vids!!
i was thinking of putting together my own strat and i saw a pack for 100 bucks with a body and electrics... i think i'll get it, and then put it together but also keep on changing things. you know, like a little project. i want to do this kind of stuff, but i don't want to risk losing money on a warmoth strat if i ruin anything. you kind of inspired me with this, looks like fun and ofcourse you get to make a guitar by your own specs once you got some skills :D any more tips? will watch all vids!
@DennChooch I think you have the right idea. Starting out as a guitar builder often begins by moding existing instruments. Start slow and simple, hardware and pickup changes before refrets and inlay etc. Read books on the subject. I think I've mentioned it before but Dan Erlewine's "Guitar Player Repair Guide" helped me out a lot when i first got into this kind of work.
Hi Jason. Instead of a reamer I have been using a wooden stick with a slightly smaller diameter than the peghole, then wound it with tape to get an increasing diameter on the stick and then covered the stick with sandingpaper by fastening it with doublesided tape.
Sorry that I don´t know all the correct terms in English, I´m from Sweden so... I hope you get the idea.
I just wanted to say, thank you so much for uploading these. I'm really learning a lot, and might try to built a guitar out of warmoth parts. When I grow up, i want to build guitars, and this is really helpful. Thanks,
Hey jason, I just wanted to mention, I've installed a couple sets of these, and 1 particular set after fixing a broken headstock (don't ask it was a rough gig lol) I didn't have the proper peg head reamer, being a mechanic I have about a billion and 1 files, so out came a tapered sharp edged triangle file. Mine was a snapon file and the darn thing cuts just as nice if a little more forgiving than the reamer. I don't know if anyone other than MAC or snapon make such a sharp edged triangle file.
As I said it was a punch, and I now have the proper Peghead reamer, however It's worth mentioning that I still use the snapon triangular file. you don't have to be as carful with it in tight tollerances. It's worth mentioning that regular triangle files might leave rough or threaded like indentations in the sides of the hole and may not be as ideal as my file. My file has sharp edges, and smoother teeth than a mill smooth. Much cheraper than a reamer, if you can get snapon to deal with you. IC.
We would call the tuner bushing fit a "light slip fit" in the machine shop. metalworking reamers are tricky little creatures. you have to feed them fast or they will chatter, causing the hole to be oversize. Awesome video as always.
Also how about using a rat tail file to Enlarge the holes? if you don't have one they don't run so expensive that your common hobbyist (like me) couldn't afford one.
After looking at my strat neck I realize that the file won't work since the hole chokes in at the bottom of the hole. However today, I used your tuner installation instructions and put the tuners on my Allparts neck. The finish was also keeping my bushings out, so I decided on trying to find something cylindrical that would fit loosely in the hole that I could rap a layer of sand paper around. I ended up useing the back end Bic pen. With a layer of 180 sand paper it would great.
@smbstressfest without a doubt you packed more info into this build than any other I've seen so far...i have already watched all the vids in this build...this is my second time and every time i get new info...as far as widening the holes for the tuning machines what i would use instead of the reamer not only because of the cost, would be a wooden dowel with 1000 grit sand paper rapped around it...that way you have more control of how fast you widen the openings....thanks for all your vids...
what about a drill press with one of those bits that go from large to small? Would that work for reaming the holes you think?
mikeguitarification 2 months ago
@mikeguitarification You mean the "unibit" or "step-bit" type tools? Those wouldn't suit this job because don't really taper in a linear fashion, they abruptly change hole sizes and are better suited for drilling into thin stock.
smbstressfest 2 months ago
You can source cheap reamers on e bay $10 ok for amateur use
smartsump 5 months ago
"secondary reaming" haha
masonhartman 7 months ago
Good job Jason. Thank you
bkerwood42 10 months ago
I have done this one before, and I used a round shaft file and a 900 grit sand paper. It was before my father told me we have a few reamers. it works well you just have to be super careful not to angle the file.
Dusty8912 11 months ago
Where on earth can you buy a reamer?? I'm in Canada and I've tried all the major stores; Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Rona, Home Hardware and none of them carry them. Any body know where I can even buy one online? Great videos btw!
Liam31 1 year ago
Hey guys! I have a Squier Strat and I was wondering if I could buy a new body and neck for it, but keep the same electronics? I would absolutely LOVE to make one of these. Thanks for posting the vids!!
vnslykrx 1 year ago
Nice tutorial!
ckolonko 1 year ago
i was thinking of putting together my own strat and i saw a pack for 100 bucks with a body and electrics... i think i'll get it, and then put it together but also keep on changing things. you know, like a little project. i want to do this kind of stuff, but i don't want to risk losing money on a warmoth strat if i ruin anything. you kind of inspired me with this, looks like fun and ofcourse you get to make a guitar by your own specs once you got some skills :D any more tips? will watch all vids!
DennChooch 1 year ago
@DennChooch I think you have the right idea. Starting out as a guitar builder often begins by moding existing instruments. Start slow and simple, hardware and pickup changes before refrets and inlay etc. Read books on the subject. I think I've mentioned it before but Dan Erlewine's "Guitar Player Repair Guide" helped me out a lot when i first got into this kind of work.
smbstressfest 1 year ago
Hi Jason. Instead of a reamer I have been using a wooden stick with a slightly smaller diameter than the peghole, then wound it with tape to get an increasing diameter on the stick and then covered the stick with sandingpaper by fastening it with doublesided tape.
Sorry that I don´t know all the correct terms in English, I´m from Sweden so... I hope you get the idea.
290boogie 1 year ago 6
@290boogie That's what I would do...
designator99 9 months ago
I just wanted to say, thank you so much for uploading these. I'm really learning a lot, and might try to built a guitar out of warmoth parts. When I grow up, i want to build guitars, and this is really helpful. Thanks,
Mitch
MitchRulzWorld 1 year ago
This is very helpful!
joelg125 1 year ago
AWESOME video series! Thank you thank you! SUPERB info and tips and techniques
MonkeyFencing 1 year ago
If Youtube could make it so that you could edit your comments, that would be great. Please ignore the type-os above. Anyway, you get the idea/s.
twoboots4you 2 years ago
Hey jason, I just wanted to mention, I've installed a couple sets of these, and 1 particular set after fixing a broken headstock (don't ask it was a rough gig lol) I didn't have the proper peg head reamer, being a mechanic I have about a billion and 1 files, so out came a tapered sharp edged triangle file. Mine was a snapon file and the darn thing cuts just as nice if a little more forgiving than the reamer. I don't know if anyone other than MAC or snapon make such a sharp edged triangle file.
IcechickenSr 2 years ago
As I said it was a punch, and I now have the proper Peghead reamer, however It's worth mentioning that I still use the snapon triangular file. you don't have to be as carful with it in tight tollerances. It's worth mentioning that regular triangle files might leave rough or threaded like indentations in the sides of the hole and may not be as ideal as my file. My file has sharp edges, and smoother teeth than a mill smooth. Much cheraper than a reamer, if you can get snapon to deal with you. IC.
IcechickenSr 2 years ago
I use a all-in 1 drill bit but I don't use my drill. I use a hand clamp from my tap and dye set to grab the end of the bit and turn it by hand
Beav.
avhcbeaver1 2 years ago
What trouble could you run into using a drill bit? You say not to use one but not why. Keep 'em coming, great stuff!
kortt 2 years ago
Usually the first thing that happens is it tears out a huge chunk.
smbstressfest 2 years ago
We would call the tuner bushing fit a "light slip fit" in the machine shop. metalworking reamers are tricky little creatures. you have to feed them fast or they will chatter, causing the hole to be oversize. Awesome video as always.
02stanggt 2 years ago
I had a felling there would be a new one up tonight. *Thumbs up*
twoboots4you 2 years ago
Thanks man, there are two more going up at this very moment as well. Good information in these three it feels like... enjoy.
smbstressfest 2 years ago
No problem. I'm a fan.
Also how about using a rat tail file to Enlarge the holes? if you don't have one they don't run so expensive that your common hobbyist (like me) couldn't afford one.
twoboots4you 2 years ago
After looking at my strat neck I realize that the file won't work since the hole chokes in at the bottom of the hole. However today, I used your tuner installation instructions and put the tuners on my Allparts neck. The finish was also keeping my bushings out, so I decided on trying to find something cylindrical that would fit loosely in the hole that I could rap a layer of sand paper around. I ended up useing the back end Bic pen. With a layer of 180 sand paper it would great.
Thanks!
twoboots4you 2 years ago
@smbstressfest without a doubt you packed more info into this build than any other I've seen so far...i have already watched all the vids in this build...this is my second time and every time i get new info...as far as widening the holes for the tuning machines what i would use instead of the reamer not only because of the cost, would be a wooden dowel with 1000 grit sand paper rapped around it...that way you have more control of how fast you widen the openings....thanks for all your vids...
besamemucho5 4 months ago