@timc I shortened my neck screws before and for some reason decided to cut it on a slight angle as opposed just straight flat. In fear that it will not grab accordingly into the pilot holes drilled on the neck…   Read more»

I’ve had the same situation in the past @TimC – I’ve just used a hacksaw to shorten the screw (or bolt – see below) length as necessary. If you want to get even fancier, you can use bolts with captive…   Read more»

@timc Tbh I don’t see why not, you’re not needing to self tap, using it more like a bolt as it were.

And yeh, comfort carve for sure. I do it to all my bolt ons.

@timc You can buy different length screws, personally I use the 38mm ones with the ferrules. I get mine from axesrus in the UK but I think you should find them on ebay or allparts maybe. I drill my holes,…   Read more»

@timc not yet bud, I’m using their stain though but I want to check out the hard wax oil after watching youtube vids. I normally just finish with matt lacquer because it gives a really even oil finished look but…   Read more»