StewMac T-STYLE Assembly Instructions Manual page 10

Install the neck
Use a clamp to lightly hold the neck in place. Place a scrap
of wood over the frets so the clamp doesn't mar them.
The kit comes with two sets of strings; the generic set is for
checking the alignment of the neck and positioning the
string trees. The higher quality strings are for the final setup.
Install the high and low E strings from the generic set to
check alignment and make side-to-side adjustments as
needed to make sure the strings ride even along both edges
of the fretboard.
Use the holes in the body to mark the neck. A scribe, nail, or
transfer punch will make clean marks in the neck to show
you where to drill. A 4mm brad point drill bit turned by hand
also works well for making these marks.
Drill the neck mounting holes
It's important that these holes are drilled square to the neck,
so a drill press works best for this job. Use a 1/8" bit and drill
the holes 11/16" deep.
If you don't have access to a drill press, use a drill guide to
keep your hand drill squared up.
Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to install the neck mounting
screws through the neck mounting plate. The mounting
plate sits on a plastic backer.
For more information, see our Trade Secrets video #245 "How
to install a bolt-on neck" at stewmac.com.
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Install the pickguard and control plate
Lay out the pickguard and control plate using the neck and
bridge for reference. Once positioned, mark out the mount-
ing screw holes with a scribe or punch. Drill pilot holes for
the screws using a 1/16" drill bit.
Choose the location of your strap buttons, and drill holes for
them with a 3/32" bit. Drill these holes 1/2" deep.
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