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Drilling tuner locating pin hole - guitar tuner pin jig

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skinfreakskinfreak Frets: 200
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After foolishly not realising I'd have to drill pin holes for some Sperzel locking tuners I got on this forum, I'm wondering the best way to do this. Not sure if I want to invest in a £60 jig myself but I cannot seem to find an alternative online. 

Does anyone have some experience in drilling pin holes for locking tuners? 
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  • ICBMICBM Frets: 72305
    I've always done it by fitting the tuner to the headstock, lining it up very carefully, and pressing hard - that leaves a pin mark in the right place. Then centre-punch it and drill.

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  • FunkfingersFunkfingers Frets: 14423
    Do one at a time. Use a straight edge against the gear casings to align all six.
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  • danishbacondanishbacon Frets: 2695
    I like using a gimlet for this purpose
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  • DanielsguitarsDanielsguitars Frets: 3290
    tFB Trader
    I also put a square against the headstock and mark a straight line through the indents 

    They're a pita and hate fitting them
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