Strap knob

Bubbacritz · #1 12-30-2009, 06:13 PM

So i was putting on my vette standard today and when i picked it up i noticed the strap knob had come lose and i have no idea how to go about fixing it, has anyone ever had this problem or know how to fix it? ive heard toothpicks can help but is there a better way?
Thank you

stonedmotus · #2 12-30-2009, 06:15 PM

toothpicks with elmers glue

Bubbacritz · #3 12-30-2009, 06:48 PM

and how exactly do i place the toothpicks?

shadewind · #4 12-30-2009, 07:40 PM

Dip the toothpick in glue so that there's enough to fill the hole. Put the toothpick with the glue in the hole. Let dry and then screw it in.

M0ses · #5 12-30-2009, 07:43 PM

What's a strap knob? Do you mean simply the thing that the strap attaches to? In that case, is a toothpick big enough? I would think that a hole that size would necessitate a small dowel.

Bubbacritz · #6 12-30-2009, 07:44 PM

Ya what the strap attaches to on the horn

stonedmotus · #7 12-30-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubbacritz

and how exactly do i place the toothpicks?

put some glue in, jam it with toothpicks & a little more glue, break or sand off what sticks out so it's level & clean, let dry.

squirefan · #8 12-31-2009, 06:57 AM

I've had toothpicks eventually slip. They're too soft. Works temporarily though. What I do is drill a 1/4" hole and glue in a 1/4" maple dowel, then after it's set, cut it flush with a flush cut saw and drill a pilot hole for the screw.

RH434 · #9 12-31-2009, 07:37 AM

I read somewhere about using Super Glue in the hole. I tried this the other night on my Squire. (9.2 Lbs) I put the screw in and let it set up overnight. Seems to have worked well so far, but I'll post back if I have any problems.

This probably would not be effective if the hole is badly stripped, which mine was not.

walker rosewood · #10 12-31-2009, 04:35 PM

I've used the toothpick trick on many instruments. I put the toothpick in and snap it off level (usually about half of the toothpick is left in the hole) and repeat to fill hole. three 'halves' usually does it. Then just re-screw the knob. No glue. I did it to my jazz bass and it's held for over 10 years.

Most repair guys would charge you and do the same thing, or use a dowel.

southclawer · #11 01-01-2010, 07:30 AM

I have heard about clipping off old pieces of a guitar string and some glue . Whatever it takes to make the hole smaller so the screw has something to thread onto . And you can do all of the above and use a slightly longer screw also . The glue really helps with not allowing the screw to turn . And the longer screw will thread into "fresh" wood .

PJSShearer · #12 01-02-2010, 12:46 PM

The toothpicks (or matchsticks) work with or without the glue. However, for a more permanent fix I use Plastic Wood and a longer and fatter screw.

Pilgrim · #13 01-02-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PJSShearer

The toothpicks (or matchsticks) work with or without the glue. However, for a more permanent fix I use Plastic Wood and a longer and fatter screw.

Don't be using a screw that's much larger in diameter without pilot drilling, or you can split the body...especially on the upper horn.

PJSShearer · #14 01-02-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Pilgrim

Don't be using a screw that's much larger in diameter without pilot drilling, or you can split the body...especially on the upper horn.

Of course, should have mentioned it. However if you use plastic wood to fill the original hole you'd have to re-drill once it had set anyway.