Grooverjr Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago This is really a noob woodworking question. I got a MIM Fender maple neck that I want to put on a standard P body. Neck fits the pocket very nicely but when I went to screw it in I realised the screw holes on the neck had no bite on two of the holes. I'm using standard screws from Allparts and they are perfect for the body. It seems the neck has either previously been used with bigger screws or has just been badly treated when adjusting the truss rod (it's a heel adjuster). What would be the best thing to fill the holes and get them gripping the screws? As it's a heel adjust I will need to be able to unscrew and re screw a few times to get the right setup, barring incredible first time luck! Thanks. Quote
PaulThePlug Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago If the holes align, but are just too big... Maybe use neck inserts and bolts, rather than plugging and re-drilling 1 Quote
Grooverjr Posted 2 hours ago Author Posted 2 hours ago 17 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said: If the holes align, but are just too big... Maybe use neck inserts and bolts, rather than plugging and re-drilling Yes they align. Wasn't aware of neck inserts. Is it just a case of making holes big enough for the inserts then bolting on? That would certainly be easier.... Thanks a lot Quote
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