The 11.96 is closest to 15/32nd of an inch if that drill is available?

I agree with trying an 11.5mm drill as a first option. I wouldn’t go down the masking tape route personally.

The drawing so far. Now just going to look at it and decide if it’s right.
I have a couple of bits of wood to practice the body on before committing.

Robin, you are the master of doing a great job with the minimum of kit, hats off. I have been collecting tools for the last 2 years or so, Birthdays and Christmas etc. The Bandsaw was a combined present for…   Read more»

Well as it stands the Wilkinson wrap around, I have a similar bridge on a guitar I have already. I have looked at some alternatives, they get pretty pricey. So as it’s my first go I think I’ll stick to…   Read more»

@matt-beels it’s a up and downer, cylinder type.
here’s the drawing so far, not finished the body shape and a couple of other things, but it’s getting there.

Headstock template made. But too cold for too much work in the garage today. took measurements and with a combination of free hand, tin of beans and a coffee cup managed to mackle a drawing together which I then stuck…   Read more»

I will do, putting some pencil down now, this is even more difficult than I thought!