Installing tuner bushings

[dm251z]

I'll be doing my first installation soon (kluson-type bushings into wenge neck).  Any tips?  I saw some folks recommend freezing them first, and I've seen some references to doing something to prevent them from 'flattening', but not sure what.  Thanks very much!

 

[jackthehack]

Smack them in with a hammer; put a folded washcloth over when getting close to all the way seated and have a folded towel behind the headstock

 

[simple]

Smack them in with a hammer; put a folded washcloth over when getting close to all the way seated and have a folded towel behind the headstock

Uhhhh...... don't do this.... no smacking with a hammer unless your building a house!

 

[jackthehack]

You don't smack the wood, just the bushing, live dangerously, works for me...

 

[simple]

You don't smack the wood, just the bushing, live dangerously, works for me...

Yeah, but you don't take the call when he phones in because there's a crack connecting all of his tuner holes for some reason!  :laughing7:

I have to admit that I do things bit "gung-ho" too. I think it's a patience thing; I don't have much of it.

 

[jackthehack]

Well, obviously you use a SMALL hammer, not a 5 lb sledge, just to clarify.....

 

[Wyliee]

Here's what I do:
Step one. Test fit.  See if they're too tight to press in with your fingers.  Sometimes I use a wooden dowel to keep pressure even.
Step two. Lightly sand the tuner ream to enlarge it.  Repeat step one.

Like Gregg, I've taken those calls from guys that used a hammer to install the bushings and are angry the headstock just split along the tuner reams.

-Eric.

 

[dm251z]

Thanks everyone for the thoughtful advice and experience.  I get the idea.  ccasion14:

 

[Tonar8352]

I use a reamer like this to open the hole and then put some soap on and push them in.

 

[guitlouie]

Read what -CB- has to say about a screw vice in this thread.  I tried his little trick and it worked like a charm, and I even saved the pieces for my next one!

http://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=1065.0

 

[g2]

Read what -CB- has to say about a screw vice in this thread.  I tried his little trick and it worked like a charm, and I even saved the pieces for my next one!

http://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=1065.0

Hmmm, interesting....

Do you happen to have photos of the contraption?
I read CB's description but it's not making sense to me...

I have Callaham tuners....pretty much Kluson's....and was wondering how I will get them in the peg holes as they are a pretty tight fit.

 

[-CB-]

 

[g2]

Thanks CB.,....makes sense now!!!

I'll give that a try

If this board didn't exist....I have no idea what I would do!?

 

[-CB-]

Except I was coffee deprived when I wrote the text... that should be 1/4-28 not 1/2 -28 sheesh..

Oh... I'll just go edit it.

 

[dm251z]

I haven't started actually building yet (still waiting for the neck delivery from Warmoth), but but the help from this board has already prevented at least 2 major cracks in the neck and body.  I can't thank you guys enough. ccasion14:

 

[cn1502]

This cheap little tool does wonders.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100132391