Hi Matt Thanks for the comments...I am a director/camerman (or at east was before covid!!!), I took some of the pics but a cameraman friend was bore...

Hey Boo Thank you..I have made a couppe of telcasters and came across Mark's site. I used his course for the necks and was so pleased with the rsult...

thanks Clinton maybe it will outlive me!!!! cheers steve

Hey tv1 I looked at loads of plans and fancied trying to do something that will last...The top is screwed on from underneath and so can come off... ...

I was given an old vice which I refurbished..will take a pic

Hi Edwin Thanks for the quick reply..will get online now... cheers Steve

@robin well Robin and Mark you may have the clue then.... I'll double check my pillar drill is not wandering and do another test with a very tight...

@clinton glad I'm not alone and yes, it's just a tad too tight with the 11m...I'll do a test with your method cheers Steve

@markbailey fair point but I used my pillar drill, seemed ok... I will do another test, by hand as well...although I dont really want to drill the...

@darrenking Thanks Darren, appreciate you looking... I'll get on the case and see how quickly I can get one... cheers Steve

@peebee thanks Peebee and Darren I'm happy to epoxy the pin in...I dont see why I should want to remove it... bit frustrating as I bought the 1...

@rockpile99 Thanks for that, good to hear your thoughts on the Crimson stuff and tips... cheers Steve

Hi Darren Thanks for such a quick and great detailed reply...I will take your advice on products and method.. Thanks again Steve

@robin I had the smae thing when I made my first telecaster..the string through holes are a total nightmare and the throat on my pillar drill was to...