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Post by Ragtop on Jan 5, 2021 11:27:00 GMT -5
I'm replacing the tuners on my D-18SS, and have already run into a snag. Those bushings are in there pretty tight. Any tips for removing them?
Never done this before. And I'm bleeding already after stabbing myself with a screwdriver....
Thanks!
(Mods, I know this is the wrong place to ask a repair question, but can you hold off on moving it for a while? I need maximum eyes on the topic, as I would like to get this project done this morning! Thanks.)
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jan 5, 2021 11:37:35 GMT -5
Find a hard, round thing that fits into hole on the rear of the headstock but is blocked by the bushing. A dowel is ideal.
If no dowel, a small metal or hard plastic tube will work.
Place the neck face down, drop the dowel onto the hole, and give the end of the dowel a light rap with a mallet to get it moving.
Use care here to prevent chipping out the wood on the front of the headstock. Make sure you're tapping the bushing straight out. If it gets crooked, you risk damaging the wood.
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Post by Ragtop on Jan 5, 2021 11:53:12 GMT -5
Gracias, Peegoo. Five down, but one is hanging fire.
Didn't have a dowel, but found an old D.A.R.E. pencil of one of my kids that does the trick!
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Post by HeavyDuty on Jan 5, 2021 11:53:37 GMT -5
Find a hard, round thing that fits into hole on the rear of the headstock but is blocked by the bushing. A dowel is ideal. If no dowel, a small metal or hard plastic tube will work. Place the neck face down, drop the dowel onto the hole, and give the end of the dowel a light rap with a mallet to get it moving. Use care here to prevent chipping out the wood on the front of the headstock. Make sure you're tapping the bushing straight out. If it gets crooked, you risk damaging the wood. This. I’ve usually used an appropriately sized socket. |
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Post by Ragtop on Jan 5, 2021 12:03:57 GMT -5
Thanks, guys, got 'em out.
Had to use a 3/8" nut driver to CAREFULLY break the last one free, then pushed it out with the pencil.
And the bleeding appears to have stopped.
(Mods, you can delete or remove, thanks.)
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Post by jhawkr on Jan 5, 2021 12:04:40 GMT -5
Sockets have always been my go to except when gage pins are available.
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Post by Mfitz804 on Jan 5, 2021 12:21:39 GMT -5
(Mods, I know this is the wrong place to ask a repair question, but can you hold off on moving it for a while? I need maximum eyes on the topic, as I would like to get this project done this morning! Thanks.) You have until close of business today lol. |
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Post by Ragtop on Jan 5, 2021 12:38:36 GMT -5
Ok, ok, I'll be out, I promise.
Do I get my deposit back?
lol.
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jan 5, 2021 13:44:10 GMT -5
Outstanding! The ideal tool for stuff like this is a set of steel or brass punches. I keep some of these, along with small cold chisels, nail sets, a small set of drills, and two countersinks in a wooden block on my bench. The block is an 8" section of 2x4 with blind holes drilled in it to hold the tools. This kit gets plenty of use, so it makes little sense to store these in a drawer; having to get one out and put it back slows down the work flow.  Another thing that works like a gauged punch for stuff like this is a drill bit. But! Put it in backwards and place a small wood block on the pointy end before you gently tap it with a mallet. Drills are hardened steel and will break if you bang on 'em too hard. A hex wrench will also work. Yet another improvised tool for a job like this is a large machine screw or small bolt whose head just barely fits into the hole in the wood. If you have a bolt whose threaded end just barely slips in, that's even better. |
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Post by RufusTeleStrat on Jan 5, 2021 14:41:34 GMT -5
That would be hell to pay if someone were to accidentally fall on or hit it "accidentally" with their head.
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Post by rickyticky on Jan 5, 2021 15:54:59 GMT -5
There is a specialized tool that luthiers use called a Tuner Bushing Press. It removes AND installs the bushings safely. Just FYI. |
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jan 5, 2021 17:27:08 GMT -5
That would be hell to pay if someone were to accidentally fall on or hit it "accidentally" with their head. Well then just behave in my shop and nobody will get hurt  Seriously though, I am Mister Safety in the shop. This block lives on the back of my tall workbench, against the wall, under a large board decorated with other hand tools. This is the first time I've moved it (to take the pic) since I made it years ago. |
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Post by Ragtop on Jan 5, 2021 18:16:25 GMT -5
Thanks for the help, gentlemen. I replaced the Waverly Vintage Butterbeans with some new Waverly Nickels with oval buttons. Really dressed it up, and it looks great!
Some of the bushings fit pretty loosely in their holes. If I had been thinking, I would have stuck a little bit of blue painter's tape on each, just enough to keep it snug in the hole. But I didn't think of that until after I had the new strings on. I'll take care of that when I change the strings next.
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