@blake Japanese parts are typically really good. The difference in hole size isn’t much as @frocesterbill pointed out. Just be sure to use a lock washer (already necessary) inside the cavity for good ...

These ones are made in Japan and not sure of brand. I think I’ll proceed and see how they feel with the slightly large holes. I better start checking things twice

I've bought Alpha and CTS and have to say the Alpha's are built better and turn more freely etc. @rockpile99 I like the Emerson Pro CTS pots. Good build quality, tight tolerance and a smooth turn, ni...

What they said above ... (though I suppose some plumbers ptfe tape around the threads would tighten things up but that's definitely a bodge) As an aside for any non-kit builds, knowing your pot dimens...

Yes - you are only 1mm too big - leave it - by the time you have a washer and nut and knob it won’t matter......

@blake Ok, if you haven’t routed the cavity yet then you could simply dowel the holes and start over if you prefer. Once the nuts, washers and especially the knobs are on, no one will ever see it. The...

Hey Matt, thanks. I’m not sure if they are CTS. Will have a look tomorrow. But I measured the diameter and they were just under 8mm. I haven’t routed the cavity yet. cheers Blake

@blake Not sure which pots you plan on using but CTS require a 9.5mm hole so I think you’ll be fine.

Hey @blake Have you only drilled the holes through the body or have you already routed out the control cavity?

Hi all, I’m making decent progress on my first build with the GM kit, but have made a silly mistake and grabbed the 9mm drill bit instead of 8mm for the pots. Is this something likely to cause issues...

Thanks everyone. One corner of the tuner was right on the edge - not enough to stop it working or really be seen from the front (so not worth putting in dowel and re-drilling) but it would annoy me ev...

I often build in ‘features’ as I go along! I think you will find that all of the most innovative makers try to do this as a matter of course!! 🤣 🤣 🤣

@rockpile99 I think it looks okay, how much material is left between the hole and the edge?

My drill bit decided not to properly follow the brad mark when I drilled for the B string tuner, so it's a little close to the edge. @rockpile99 A simple solution is to glue a dowel into the hole and...

Remember my total balls up carving a neck few weeks ago? Well "take two" turned out a bit better (though not 100%) Attachment : IMG_20210216_134852.jpg Attachment : IMG_20210216_134727.jpg ...

I don't have any exposed corners on my bench due to it being built in with shelves. So I've bolted a beam where my big engineering vice used to be, perfect for clamping to. Attachment : 20210216_1...

Well done Mark and Carol......roll on 10000!

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