Question regarding installing recessed Tune-O-Matic posts

[Jack_H]

Has anyone installed a recessed TOM bridge? I have installed one TOM post and it was quite a tight fit. The hole for the other one has a small hole for ground wire. The body is swamp ash so it's not really hard but I am worried that driving the post over the wire might get it cut off, and I know that once the post is installed it's not coming out. Maybe I should cut a little groove so the wire won't stick out too much?

And should I remove the chrome plating where the ground wire contacts the post?

 

[Hodgo]

I know that once the post is installed it's not coming out.

It comes out just fine with a long bolt and a screwdriver. No removal of chrome required here - just a smallish piece of copper buss wire.

 

[NedRyerson]

Yes I have, and it's fine as-is. No need to overthink it.