SORTED - HELP: Need to re-drill screw holes for a new pick guard

samothy01

I've recently purchased a new gold anodised guard for my MIJ Jazzmaster, however the screw holes appear to be out enough to warrant filling the existing holes and drilling new ones.

I've had a look on recent threads but couldn't find anything in the way of help on this subject (by all means prove me wrong and link me to it). Is there anyone out there that can give me some advice on what tools I'll need/how to do it?

Looking to fill the existing holes too, preferably.

Thanks!

WezV

Why are you looking to fill the existing holes?   I only do this if they overlap.


 if they are in a totally different place I just allow there to be 2 sets of holes under the guard in case I decide to swap back

samothy01

WezV said:

Why are you looking to fill the existing holes?   I only do this if they overlap.


 if they are in a totally different place I just allow there to be 2 sets of holes under the guard in case I decide to swap back

That's a good point, I don't think they overlap too much (there may be one whereby I'll need to refill as it definitely overlaps, thus the question!)

ICBM

If you have one which has a partial overlap or is too close to the new position you will need to fill it by packing the hole as tightly as you can with wood glue and toothpicks - drive them in with a small hammer to make sure they're tight. If you're moving the hole (as opposed to repairing a stripped thread, which doesn't need them packed as tightly either) you need to wait until the glue is fully dry before drilling a new pilot hole and putting the screw in.

I would fill any hole which is within about 1/8" of the new position, or the screw will tend to try to break through into the old hole.

Funkfingers

All of the above advice plus, after your drill new pickguard screw holes, countersink them.

samothy01

Thanks for the advice all! I'm going to have a go at it today and see how it all goes, I'll keep you posted!

4114Effects

Wood glue and toothpicks seconded. Works perfectly every time. 

samothy01

So I decided to have a go this afternoon, and all in all it worked pretty well! I ended up not refilling the current holes so that I could swap and change guards at will.

If you're interested, here's a lil snap of how it looks after changing the guard!

http://i.imgur.com/QhmNUFW.jpg

Gagaryn

Looks a good fit

samothy01

Gagaryn said:

Looks a good fit

Thanks! Underneath it's a lil bit of a Frankenstein job, but it looks great with it on!