I bought a RC plane propeller bit and chuck it in a drill press.... it bores out 8,9,10 MM from the rear of the headstock and costs maybe $15 and is well worth it! It can be used in an electric drill, but a drill press is more stable.
I've found that since the collar for the tuner doesn't reach the other end I don't find it necessary and the slight taper kind of ensure a somewhat tight fit.
I bought a RC plane propeller bit and chuck it in a drill press.... it bores out 8,9,10 MM from the rear of the headstock and costs maybe $15 and is well worth it! It can be used in an electric drill, but a drill press is more stable.
I like your idea the best😊
What a brilliant idea Mike !! Big thanks from Quebec !
Thanks from Ottawa!
Great video. I just bought a reamer and this really boosted my confidence in doing the job!
Awesome to hear! I go slow and careful when trying new things. Thanks for the kind words. Thanks for watching. More to come
Since the reamer is tapered, is it worth going taking a pass from the other side as well? Im looking to upgrade my guitar from 8.8mm tuners to 10mm
I've found that since the collar for the tuner doesn't reach the other end I don't find it necessary and the slight taper kind of ensure a somewhat tight fit.
@@green.room.guitars good to know, thanks for the advice!
See my reply above that I have gone to: a 10MM (modern diameter) tuner machines body for all my guitars with steel strings...