They could be for sizing drills rather than drilling holes. You could be right @rocknroller912 🙏🎸🎶🙂

They are pretty good initially but I use another device as a secondary guide too. What would that secondary guide be @boo? 🤔 🙂🎶🎸🙏

.........or these...... @russ Yes, I have and use one of those drilling guides. They are pretty good initially but I use another device as a secondary guide too.

@russ I wonder if you would have to use a special type of drill with these guides. A normal one with sharp flutes would wear away the sides. They could be for sizing drills rather than drilling holes.

.........or these...... Attachment : 41UPQATXsiL._AC_SY580_.jpg 🙏🎸🎶🙂

Attachment : 41c7z6W11FL._AC_SY580_.jpg Has anyone ever used one of these to drill a straight hole? Are they accurate? 🙂🎶🎸🙏

I used cheap router bits on my Bandsman build and ended up with a less than tight neck pocket - only needed a very thin veneer - down to a crappy bearing on a cheap cutter from eBay....

@darrenking @frocesterbill Thanks Darren & Bill. I think I will look to pay for some good quality bits. It probably works out cheaper in the long run if I'm not damaging the wood. 🎶...

I have some Famag brad point drills following a recommendation by a bald, tattooed guitar builder and they are very good but weren’t cheap and I bought router bits from Titman.co.uk - very large range...

but does anyone know what drill bits to go for in the UK? Hi Russ, For my money the DeWalt Extreme bits are very good value but can be a little bit ‘grabby’ in the larger diameters (10mm+) especiall...

Cheers @rocknroller912. I'll check them both out. 👍😁 🙂🎶🎸🙏

@russ This is another one. Their products are good I got an engineers flat surface with a test certificate accurate to 0.001mm, so they’re not a DIY firm.

@russ Try this place My job was buying tools for a professional workshop and I went for quality firms that supply industry.

@Russ, I think Matt was offering to get them for us, from Germanyland, and send them over. He gets my vote for most community spirited forum member of the day. 👍

I might have a wee holiday in Germanyland @tv101 and buy some of their stuff. They've still got a great manufacturing industry. 🧰🪛🪚🛠️ 🙏🎸🎶...

They look good @mattbeels but does anyone know what drill bits to go for in the UK? 🙂🎸🙏🎶

When the only slotting jig was StewMac's expensive one @tv101 I’d not seen that one, insane money for what it is, the approach with bearings looks like it’s mean it wouldn’t wear from the friction bu...

I think I’d just presumed that as buying a fretboard pre made was recommended that it was far from a quick task and a pain in the rear to do. I think the pre-slotted option is offered more to ensure ...

which makes it instantly less appealing. Eh, yeah! I’ve spent about £340 on parts, stock and custom made, so far and I still don’t have everything I need. If I ever finish my power fret slot cutting ...

@tej I would be very careful trying to adapt or build a high speed cutting machine it’s an accident waiting to happen. I think Mark said that his circular blade was a special order. Using the wrong ty...