Question relating to bolt-on Fender style neck.

[Brian D]

Hi,



I'm attaching a new Fender neck onto a Precision body, the neck is undrilled for the bolt holes in the heel. The body has been drilled already.

Does anyone know what size drill bit should be used for drilling the neck heel for attachment to the body?

Do I need to tap the hole also, if so, what size tap should be used?

Thanks.

[Brian D]

Anyone know?

[Greenman]

Originally Posted by achtung jackass

Anyone know?

Myself I would use 9/64 drill size. Measure your screws and don't drill the fretboard. Also use a stick wax or lube your screws. I would also use new screws with a fresh head.

[Brian D]

Thanks, should I tap it?

[petie-b]

If your using normal neck screws you shouldnt need to tap it, they are basically big self tappers.
you just need to be sure that the holes you drill for them are not too small or too big, which will all depend the screws that you are using.

[Brian D]

Yeah, I'm going to use the original screws. So, I guess it shouldn't be a problem then.

[J.D.B.]

Here's one of many decent articles on this very subject:
http://www.stewmac.com/freeinfo/I-40...-On_Necks.html

Josh

[Brian D]

Originally Posted by J.D.B.

Here's one of many decent articles on this very subject:
http://www.stewmac.com/freeinfo/I-40...-On_Necks.html

Josh

Wow, thanks very much. Thats exactly what I need!