Beginning Weight Reduction

I'm a big believer in weight reducing bodies. I also believe a weight reduced body is very different than a chambered body.
My tool of choice... a 1" Forstner bit and a good drill press. The 1" hole is small enough that I can use a 0.10" thick top and it will be plenty stiff. I always leave the center block solid for the mounting of the pickups, bridge, tailpiece, etc...