I have the 1st string hole drilled and the 6th string hole drilled for the bridge. I used a 3/16 bit. Should I drill the rest with with the same bit? Are the bridge pin holes all the same size in other words.
Sam
Bridge pin holes
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Re: Bridge pin holes
yes and then the hole gets tapered for the pins. If you just drill a hole , the bottom of the hole won't let the ball end full on the plate.
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president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Re: Bridge pin holes
Thanks.
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Re: Bridge pin holes
Sam
If you have never done it before, approach tapering the holes VERY slowly as it is easy to go too far with just a revolution to much on the tool.
Ed
If you have never done it before, approach tapering the holes VERY slowly as it is easy to go too far with just a revolution to much on the tool.
Ed
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Re: Bridge pin holes
What kind of tool do you use to taper the holes?
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Re: Bridge pin holes
A reamer is the usual way. Check StewMac for examples. Make sure you get the taper you need and they do work fast; go slowly and check often.sammyjit wrote:What kind of tool do you use to taper the holes?