@Robin. Thank you! With much thought it will work! I have been dwelling on it gir a 335 carve top. Why not?  Let me know how it goes. You just made my day.

@Robin, I actually thought about it but never attempted. I am certain it is definitely doable with a little finesse scraping and sanding. Reason being is that I am already in the works for a 335 build and that untraditional…   Read more»

Nice save there @robin
Tell your Mrs that making mistakes is part of the fun!
 

@robin.  Thanks for that Robin. Do you know if it’s just for that design or is it for any 4-2 headstock even if it has a completely different shape? The machine heads have to go where the strings are. I…   Read more»

I think that is the key, we are all like minded. I think its great that the more experienced guitar makers take the time to help and advice beginners like myself. @robin – people have been making guitars for centuries….   Read more»

Well done @robin. You can only become an expert by making mistakes. 
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@robin I use these tools in substitute for a decent drill press. 

Yeah, you suck @robin 😂😝jk… I guess you don’t know anyone with a drill press? Maybe someone here could whiz up a drill guide out of scrap wood and send it to you? Something like this:

That should get…   Read more»

@robin, 

Simple temporary jig but effective. It will wear out eventually. Just simply make another. Just make scraps are square to start.
 

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Yeah I hear ya, can’t argue with that. 

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I think your router advice is sound

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Or if a drill bit is too long you could use a small diameter router bit.

@robin In the photo at the top I noticed that you have a router. Router bits usually have a 6mm shank, so you could put a 6mm drill in the collet and use it to drill vertical holes once you…   Read more»

Ouch @robin, that sucks!
Sorry to hear about that! Best of luck with the repair, but you might consider removing a little wood with a file or reamer to get them in there, it shouldn’t take too much?!?

I’ve drilled all 6 holes consistently off square and the tuners won’t sit flat.

That’s a bummer @robin. I guess it’s yet another learning experience. 
Cheers,
Russ
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@robin Top drawer Robin, I’m proud of you for being proud of what you have done. ✊🎸

That turned into a long winded answer.

Well explained @robin. Thank you. I thought I’d better try my limited skills on a cheaper alternative before carving up some proper tonewood. 
Cheers again.
Russ
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Hey @robin. When you did your practice build, can I ask how you got your body and neck blacks to the right size to work on?  Hi @russ, depends what size you’re referring to.  The neck was a planed plank…   Read more»

Hey @robin. When you did your practice build, can I ask how you got your body and neck blacks to the right size to work on? 🤔 
Cheers,
Russ
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Awesome! You did a very fine job on that Robin!
Tip top, you can be proud of that!