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orsonw -> How to fill old screw holes? (Jan. 5 2010 6:25:41)

I have changed machine tuners and want to fill the old screw holes.

At the moment one screw isn't in because the original hole is very close to where the new one needs to be. I imagine it will just splinter if I try to make a new hole.

Any suggestions appreciated, is standard wood filler ok?



n85ae -> RE: How to fill old screw holes? (Jan. 5 2010 8:52:22)

I've used toothpicks trimmed to fit, then superglued in place with superglue
for wood. Then shaved them off flush with an exacto knife. Then redrill the holes
for the new tuners. This works well for me, and is simple and fast.

Jeff



keith -> RE: How to fill old screw holes? (Jan. 5 2010 10:01:15)

the round toothpicks work great--and they are free at many restaurants. if you do not have a toothpick, a sliver of hardwood works. i prefer wood glue over superglue but we all have our favorite glue. n85ae put you on the right track



orsonw -> RE: How to fill old screw holes? (Jan. 5 2010 10:13:23)

Thank you.

Here's the suggestion I received from LMI, almost word for word the same answer, so now I know what to do.

"Instead of wood filler, use a toothpick to fill it with a drop of super
glue. I make my own toothpick from the same wood in the same grain direction
and glue it in. A straight edge razor blade works to cut off the excess."

This worked well and is easy. I used a regular tooth pick. I suggest masking tape when you use the stanley blade to cut of excess tooth pick so you don't scratch the finish


For others' information- here are some places to buy replacement machine tuners-

In the past I have been extremely well served by LMI, La Sonanta, Domo International and Rubner.

CUSTOM orders

http://www.lasonanta.eu
They can order Fustero to your specifications. Also have stock Rubner and Fustero.

http://rubner-markneukirchen.de/onlineshop/index.php
Order from Rubner direct to your specifications.

domointl@gmail.com
email Scott Ando, Sales Manager at Domo international. He can order Gotoh tuners to your specifications.

STOCK orders

http://www.madinter.com
Rubner, Fustero, Gotoh, DJ

http://www.allparts.uk.com
Gotoh, Schaller. Range from budget to high end (high end not competitively priced IMO)

http://www.lmii.com/
They have a wide range in stock of Gotoh, Fustero, Alessi etc.

http://luthierssupplies.com.au/index.php?cPath=24_25
Gotoh Rubner, Reischl

http://www.guitarsalon.com
lower end- Gotoh, Schaller. High end- Fustero, Reischl,



el topo -> RE: How to fill old screw holes? (Jan. 10 2010 9:58:02)

This part is key!

"I make my own toothpick from the same wood in the same grain direction
and glue it in. A straight edge razor blade works to cut off the excess."

Most of the time the toothpick trick is fine. If I need a new hole near the old one I would not trust drilling into endgrain and expecting a tiny drill bit to go straight. Rather than bother with any wood, I would fill with epo.



Exitao -> RE: How to fill old screw holes? (May 20 2010 0:15:00)

Someone just linked to this post, which brings up a question.

I was watching some guitar set-up and repair videos by Dan Erlewine and he seemed to like using sawdust and superglue for filling holes and stuff.

Any comments or opinions from the pros?



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