Building "Pistol Pete" The $52 Temu Guitar: Final Setup (OSU Tribute Part 11)

Surprise! Welcome back to the workbench. I was planning on a big reveal for Pistol Pete (my $52 Temu kit-turned-OSU-tribute), but a few "work scenarios" popped up that I thought you’d want to see. Today, we’re tackling a tricky string-through conversion alignment and diving deep into the art of the plastic nut assessment. Grab your Diet Coke, get a big bowl of popcorn, and let’s get into it! Note: This project is a personal fan tribute and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Oklahoma State University. Just a dad building a cool guitar for his son! What’s happening in this video: The "Fast-Forward Shenanigans": I realized mid-stringing that I’d forgotten the ferrule plate! The Drill Master 5000 Hack: When my router bit wouldn't budge and my drill died, I had to get creative with an 11/32 socket and some "technical doohickeys" to route out the ferrule pocket. Back in Black: Swapping out the chrome for black hardware to match the Oklahoma State colors (Orange, White, and Black). The "Nut" Talk: Why I don't always swap plastic for bone, and how to tell if your nut slots are killing your tone or your intonation. The T.R.A.I.N. Method: Starting the setup process (Tune, Relief, Action, Intonation, Nut). Timestamps: 2:14 - The "Pistol Pete" surprise (and the work scenario). 3:24 - Unboxing the Kayash (Dopro) black ferrule plate. 4:22 - Dealing with misaligned string-through holes. 5:06 - Using the "Drill Master 5000" as a makeshift router. 7:45 - The 11/32 socket adapter brainstorm. 8:45 - Fitting the plate and removing the blue tape. 10:15 - Drilling pilot holes and using screw lube. 12:30 - Showcasing the decals: Pete, the helmets, and the OSU pickguard. 13:31 - Intermission: Coffee and the "Telecaster cookie plate." 14:15 - Nut Assessment: Plastic vs. Bone. 17:16 - How nut height affects "Cowboy Chord" intonation. 20:11 - Troubleshooting "muted" or "pingy" string sounds. 25:40 - Sanding the nut height with 320 grit and groove bars. 30:30 - Starting the T.R.A.I.N. setup. Products & Tools Mentioned: Kayash/Dopro Black Ferrule Plate https://amzn.to/4usLUsO Drill Master 1318 (Drill Guide) https://amzn.to/4n1Zelc Stewmac Pocket File https://amzn.to/4d0vJM3 Groobar 4 Bars/set For Guitars https://amzn.to/4d0vJM3 Lizard Spit https://amzn.to/48DcAhU 320 Grit Sandpaper https://amzn.to/4dkHMFc Screw Lube (or plain bar soap) https://amzn.to/4d5xtnr ____ Shoutouts: @Jayde-guitar (Jayde) @AOsAreaofOperations (Aaron) @sparkyguitars971 (Sparky) @SmokeEaterGuitars (Jon) @2bikemikesguitartopics145 (Mike) @DavesWorldofFunStuff (Dave) @ForTheLoveOfGuitars (Keith) @String_Pickers (Casey) @TonJager (Brant) @CalBandRockoCat (Cal) @2Yards (Yard) @j-mansgearcave (Jay) Checkout our playlist page for more series and journeys https://www.youtube.com/@TedTalksGuitars/playlists Special Thanks to our channel members "The Jacks" Want to support the channel? Feel free to explore Channel membership options: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBr6kaWeOvldTHvntB3tnMg/join Ted Talks Guitars & Life Merch Store: https://tedtalksguitars-shop.fourthwall.com/ Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3W3PZox *If you click on this link to shop at Amazon the channel will receive a modest financial commission from your purchases. Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something I may make a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Guyker Referral Link: https://www.guyker.com/?ref=tedtalksguitars If you use the link you will save 15% at Guyker Use the coupon code: TEDSMITH #GuitarRepair #PistolPete #OSU #GuitarSetup #LuthierTips #TemuGuitar #GuitarRestoration #TedTalksGuitars #ShopTalk #TheJacks #GuitarTech