There are probably better tools for this job but if you haven't got them and you are in a bind, then try this.
I used a Forstner drill bit to create a recess for some neck ferrules. They were slightly off-centre from the screw holes so I needed to sand away the side of the holes to make the ferrules and better fit, especially as this guitar is being painted. I thought about how I could do it effectively and fast enough. I went to my socket set and chose one that was a smaller diameter than the ferrule holes. Next I used some double sided tape and stuck it around the socket. Then used that to stick some sandpaper on. I used a 1/4" drive adapter for my drill to power it. Then I went to work on it. It did the job.
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I say old bean, get yourself a dremmel, there's a good chap what what 🤣
@nsj Yeah I realise a dremmel would be perfect for the job but I don’t have one. 😆
It’s probably about time I got one. The idea of sandpaper around a socket was just to solve the problem with what I had to hand, it worked. 😆
I might have a look on Temu for dremmel type thing. 👍
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I got mine out of aldi years ago, still going strong. Came with the snake attachment too which helps when I drill those ferrules off centre lol
I try and use a nice small bit to do pilot holes so the point of the forstner can centre itself if possible.
@nsj Yeah, I probably would have got it more accurate in the first place but I had already drilled the holes for a standard neck plate and fitted the neck. I then changed my mind and went with the ferrules and threaded inserts. I tried to be as accurate as possible lining up the Forstner bit but obviously not good enough. This is what happens when I change my mind half way through something. 😆
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