2mm Side Dot Jig

$80.00

Scale Length 25.5" Scale Length 25" Scale Length 24.75" Scale Length 24" Scale Length

Designed by a Guitar Builder, for Guitar Builders

The 2mm Side Dot Jig makes drilling clean, accurately positioned side dots fast, repeatable, and consistent.

Simply align the jig to your fret slots, choose the height of your side dots, clamp it in place, and drill with confidence. Precision stainless steel drill bushings guide the included drill bit for clean, professional-looking results.

Whether you're building your first neck or your hundredth, this jig removes the guesswork so you can focus on building great guitars.

Features

Precision stainless steel drill bushings for accurate hole placement
Aligns directly to your fret slots for repeatable positioning
Adjustable side dot height (on the fretboard seam or above)
Available for 24.75", 25", and 25.5" scale lengths
Includes the correct #46 Irwin drill bit
Designed specifically for flat-headstock guitar necks
Designed and manufactured in Northern California

What's Included

Side Dot Drill Guide (choose 24.75", 25", or 25.5" scale)
Headstock Support
Heel Support
Two thumb screws
#46 Irwin drill bit

Compatible With

Designed for:

Flat-headstock guitar necks
2 mm side dot material
LT-0496 2 mm Side Dot Rods from Allparts (sold separately)

Not intended for angled-headstock necks.

How It Works

Assemble the jig using the included thumb screws.
Place the guitar neck on the supports.
Align the guide with your fret slots.
Position the side dot centerline where you want the dots.
Clamp or hold the jig securely.
Drill using the included #46 drill bit.

A detailed setup guide and video tutorial help you get started quickly and confidently.

Why I Built It

Drilling side dots by hand can be frustrating. Even small inconsistencies become obvious once the neck is finished.

I designed this jig to make the process simple, repeatable, and accurate. By indexing directly from the fret slots, it removes much of the measuring and guesswork while producing professional-looking results every time.

It's the same jig I use in my own shop when building Noceti guitars.