Warmoth Strat Build (part 4)

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Jason from The Musician's Den in Evansville, IN demonstrates building a stratocaster style parts guitar from a Warmoth neck and body. In part 4, we ream for the bushings in preparation for mounting the tuning machines.

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[mikeguitarification]

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?

[smbstressfest]

@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.

[DennChooch]

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!

[smbstressfest]

@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.

[kortt]

What trouble could you run into using a drill bit? You say not to use one but not why. Keep 'em coming, great stuff!

[smbstressfest]

Usually the first thing that happens is it tears out a huge chunk.

[290boogie]

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.

[besamemucho5]

@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...

[smartsump]

You can source cheap reamers on e bay $10 ok for amateur use

[masonhartman]

"secondary reaming" haha

[designator99]

@290boogie That's what I would do...

[bkerwood42]

Good job Jason. Thank you

[Dusty8912]

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.

[Liam31]

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!

[vnslykrx]

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!!