I use a manual jeweler's drill (pin vise) and just spin it in with my fingers to make the hole. It's slower but much harder to make a big mistake and it's cheap to buy one with a set of tiny drill bits if you don't have a dremel.
Great video. Would have loved to see this when I install my first set of spikes. I use a flat razor blade for my gauge. I like the lemon oil to ease the spike in. I learned from Greg Deering to dress the spike top and "L" hook a bit with a file to round it before installing - this preserves the string from wearing and possibly breaking at the spike spot over time (according to Greg).
Really informative video! 👍🏼 How do you determine the depth of the hole as you’re drilling? Is the pilot hole going to be shallower than the length of the spike?
I can't imagine ever doing this to my banjo, but thanks for making it look easy!
Honestly, Somewhat of a mystery solved. I appreciate these videos so much for this reason! Brilliant Job Jake - as always.
You guys are always extremely helpful. Appreciate it
I use a manual jeweler's drill (pin vise) and just spin it in with my fingers to make the hole. It's slower but much harder to make a big mistake and it's cheap to buy one with a set of tiny drill bits if you don't have a dremel.
Great video. Would have loved to see this when I install my first set of spikes. I use a flat razor blade for my gauge. I like the lemon oil to ease the spike in. I learned from Greg Deering to dress the spike top and "L" hook a bit with a file to round it before installing - this preserves the string from wearing and possibly breaking at the spike spot over time (according to Greg).
Yeah, that sounds like good advice. I personally do not and haven't had any snap for that reason, that I know of.
I am significantly less terrified to do this myself now. Thanks!
Very helpful, thanks 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Really informative video! 👍🏼
How do you determine the depth of the hole as you’re drilling? Is the pilot hole going to be shallower than the length of the spike?
Same process on a cello banjo? Thicker feeler gauge though I imagine
Excellent video Jake. I’ve been putting this off for months.
Sweet video. Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
What is the Spike for ?
To capo the 5th string when using a capo for the top 4 strings ua-cam.com/video/8fQrH68BvaI/v-deo.html
@@BanjoBen Thanks !
Jake can we buy a neck support from the General Store ?
We have a small one here: store.banjobenclark.com/collections/instrument-care-maintenance/products/daddario-headstand-string-changing-stand