On a StewMac OM kit...
I'm ready to glue on top and back but the instructions do not even mention drilling the shoulder (transverse?) brace for access to the truss rod. Since I can't dry fit the neck yet, I'm not sure where exactly to drill for allen wrench access. The neck block came pre-drilled for a rod, but I'm not comfortable assuming that hole will line up with the truss adjuster on the "hot rod" style. At least I'd be able to re-drill or enlarge the neck block hole after the box is together. Drilling the brace in an assembled box is a bit of a problem since I don't want to destroy the integrity of the brace.
If I don't drill the brace, would I still be able to access the rod if needed?
I've emailed SM about this, but no answer after several days. Any advice?
TOM
Not sure about drilling for truss rod access
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Re: Not sure about drilling for truss rod access
drill it
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http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Re: Not sure about drilling for truss rod access
You should drill a hole in the center of the transverse brace, but lower, toward the top. I use a 5/16" bit.
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Re: Not sure about drilling for truss rod access
What I did was lay my truss rod on the inside of the top pushed against the brace and drew a pencil line around it. Be sure to check that the truss rod wrench goes into the rod before gluing the neck. I had this issue on my last build where i needed to make the slot in the neck block just a little deeper so the key would easily go into the rod.