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06-19-2011, 08:00 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bryne, Norway | | | Tuning machine screws - new screw holes
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Hey guys,
I'm fitting black wilkinson cloverhead tuning machines on my new VM Jazz bass. Since the holes on the standard tuners doesnt match with the new ones I have to make new holes.
My question is:
Can I just screw them in by 'force', or should i drill holes before I put in the screws?
I'm also fitting covers on it, can I screw them right in, or should I drill on beforehand on those? |
06-19-2011, 08:16 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sarasota, Florida, USA | | | Always drill a pilot hole whose diameter equals that of the shank of the screw.
For ultra-hard wood one may have to go slightly larger.
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06-19-2011, 08:25 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alexandria, Virginia | | Quote:
Originally Posted by OnlyJerry  ...should i drill holes before I put in the screws?
I'm also fitting covers on it, can I screw them right in, or should I drill on beforehand on those? | Yes and yes. |
06-19-2011, 08:42 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bellmawr, NJ | | definitely pre drill. it will protect the finish and ensure you don't break those tiny little tuner screw  |
06-19-2011, 11:47 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bryne, Norway | | I drilled pilot holes, worked like a charm Thanks |
06-19-2011, 12:27 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Portland, OR | | | Did you fill in the old ones?
I have precision micro dowels for just such an occasion.
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06-20-2011, 08:47 AM
|  | <---Shinola Shite--^ | | Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manitoba, Canada | | Quote:
Originally Posted by OnlyJerry Hey guys,
I'm fitting black wilkinson cloverhead tuning machines on my new VM Jazz bass. Since the holes on the standard tuners doesnt match with the new ones I have to make new holes.
| So how did the wilkinson's fit? the plates are bigger than stock, any problems or suggestions?
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06-20-2011, 06:05 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Circle K Strings | | Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Arizona | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Tracebassplayer Did you fill in the old ones?
I have precision micro dowels for just such an occasion. | Me too, they look strangely similar to toothpicks. LOL  |
06-20-2011, 08:23 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Portland, OR | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Syco_bass Me too, they look strangely similar to toothpicks. LOL | Shhh. I'm trying to make a sale here.... 
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