Luis, thanks so much. I used this method today. I am on my 8th guitar. Still have made plenty of mistakes with this one , especially on the neck. But I have now made two very nice body improvements. I made cavity cover templates. And although my cavity cover still is not absoluely perfect. It is my best yet. And just this morning I used this method for my string ferrules. This is the 3rd time I have done them and by far my best. Pretty much perfect. I really like your guitars and you are a master builder. You should make more videos on your processes.
The algorithm just gifted this excellent video to me. I made a cheap Tele kit that has nice wood. I’m going back and replacing all the rest of the “not wood” I didn’t do for the original build except the frets, including a string-through conversion. I’m just very patiently waiting for my pickups to test fit everything. This jig is much more reliable than anything I’ve read, and a lot like shop jigs I use for normal woodworking. Brilliant. I may just have to over engineer it a bit more 😂
Daaaaaang! This is too good! The concept is so totally simple and perfect, I love it! I tried sooooo hard to figure out how to do this right, and it did turn out decently, but your method is all I'll ever use in the future. So easy!
This is an excellent video, thanks. I am one of those people who has had endless problems with this, mainly because my drill press doesn't have the throat depth to reach where the drilling has to happen. Also, if the top of your guitar has any kind of contour (or even irregularity) your reference surface is more difficult to work with. But the index pin is definitely the way to go. Thanks again.
I take a small set pin to make a dent in the center of the hole…then 1/8” drill bit to start with…then the size of drill bit for steing sleeve…work Everytime…Then I use a counter sink for Ferrell lip..
I actually found an even easier way. If you mount a piece of wood, about a s thick as the guitar minus an inch or so, fixed to the drill table, you can drill a hole with the diameter of you string holes in it - deep enough that you can stick a fitting drill bit into it to use as a reference. This also assures that the drill position and the reference drill bit are automatically adjusted to be exactly on top of each other.
The best way to drill holes on a guitar is to use a plunge router, don't use standard bits, I use a Collette for a CNC router and extra long 1/8 spiral router bit
Tried it and it worked perfect. I've done 5 guitars so far and they all turned out perfect. Told my friend about it and he tries it and it worked perfect. There's a well known Lutheir in my town and this is the way he does it also.
Wrong I have a fixture that the router bolts in it is about the same thing as a drill press, but there is no vibration and a spiral router bit make a clean hole
Many reasons. A plunge router is not meant to drill. It's to route. There is also zero methods to get the lines up by doing it by hand with a plunge router
Luis, thanks so much. I used this method today. I am on my 8th guitar. Still have made plenty of mistakes with this one , especially on the neck. But I have now made two very nice body improvements. I made cavity cover templates. And although my cavity cover still is not absoluely perfect. It is my best yet. And just this morning I used this method for my string ferrules. This is the 3rd time I have done them and by far my best. Pretty much perfect. I really like your guitars and you are a master builder. You should make more videos on your processes.
The algorithm just gifted this excellent video to me. I made a cheap Tele kit that has nice wood. I’m going back and replacing all the rest of the “not wood” I didn’t do for the original build except the frets, including a string-through conversion.
I’m just very patiently waiting for my pickups to test fit everything.
This jig is much more reliable than anything I’ve read, and a lot like shop jigs I use for normal woodworking. Brilliant. I may just have to over engineer it a bit more 😂
Great video! if you reverse the order of the last two drill bits you will minimize the chance of tear out.
I'm legitimately mad I didn't find this video sooner. Super helpful!
Daaaaaang! This is too good! The concept is so totally simple and perfect, I love it! I tried sooooo hard to figure out how to do this right, and it did turn out decently, but your method is all I'll ever use in the future. So easy!
Thanks for the lesson. No wonder your guitars look so freaking awesome.
Yeah, nice work. You DO want to cut the shoulder BEFORE the main hole. This gives the point stability and prevents the chipping you mention.
Definitely doesn't hurt to do it that way. With good bits you avoid tearout
Brilliant!
This is an excellent video, thanks. I am one of those people who has had endless problems with this, mainly because my drill press doesn't have the throat depth to reach where the drilling has to happen. Also, if the top of your guitar has any kind of contour (or even irregularity) your reference surface is more difficult to work with. But the index pin is definitely the way to go. Thanks again.
Omg! Ty for this 🙏 …do i have to use mdf or will any board work?
That’s genius! Thanks for sharing
This is great. Better than how i've been doing it. Thanks
I will use this. Thanks for the tip
WoW, great tip there!!
Thanks! This will be most helpful
Holy cow thank you! Right on! I knew there was a better way to do this.
Reminds me of how a pin router works. Very cool method. Thanks
Yes, same exact idea. Thanks!
Great job
sweet video man. love my LEF guitar
i love it
genius
Great video. Not taught at luthier school. Not in my notes.
I take a small set pin to make a dent in the center of the hole…then 1/8” drill bit to start with…then the size of drill bit for steing sleeve…work Everytime…Then I use a counter sink for Ferrell lip..
Sounds like a ton of extra work for the same result
Wander, lol, sometimes one just doesn't know any better. Thanks mich and good video for sure.m
I actually found an even easier way. If you mount a piece of wood, about a s thick as the guitar minus an inch or so, fixed to the drill table, you can drill a hole with the diameter of you string holes in it - deep enough that you can stick a fitting drill bit into it to use as a reference. This also assures that the drill position and the reference drill bit are automatically adjusted to be exactly on top of each other.
GREAT!!!
Haven’t done one yet (that’s why I’m here…). If the drill has the capability, would tear-out be better avoided by drilling that flush hole in reverse?
Beginner question. Do you glue the ferrules in place or will they have enough friction with the wood that they won’t pop out?
They should press dir but not super hard where you have to hammer them
The best way to drill holes on a guitar is to use a plunge router, don't use standard bits, I use a Collette for a CNC router and extra long 1/8 spiral router bit
Definitely not for this application. There is absolutely no way to line them up using a plunge router. This method is foolproof.
Tried it and it worked perfect.
I've done 5 guitars so far and they all turned out perfect. Told my friend about it and he tries it and it worked perfect.
There's a well known Lutheir in my town and this is the way he does it also.
Wrong I have a fixture that the router bolts in it is about the same thing as a drill press, but there is no vibration and a spiral router bit make a clean hole
I can see how your spacing will be accurate but how do you ensure that the holes are straight aligned with only one locating pin?
Because the holes drilled on the top first are mechanically straight. And it follows those holes.
You need a drill press with a big enough foot though.
Why not use a plunge router?
Many reasons.
A plunge router is not meant to drill. It's to route.
There is also zero methods to get the lines up by doing it by hand with a plunge router
This doesn't work for the ferrules I have and I got them straight from Fender. Mine are 5/16" and a 3/8" lip
Yeah I hate those large ones. You need 1/4" ferrules
great info, but oil the drillpress, please
Confusing...your talk about things your not showing
Example? Thousands of people have watched and not said it was confusing
Brilliant!