darkside08 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 The original ones didn't have any glue but they were kinda loose. I figure Elmers would be a good, impermanent solution to just give them a helping hand. What do people think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I'm not an expert (though I seem to say that a lot lately), but I was under the impression Elmer's Wood Glue would not be a good choice... Something about trapping moisture and causing the wood to expand/contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I might suggest some toothpicks. they are hardwood, or you'd have bleeding gums after every meal. One or two cut to the right length and you don't need any glue and they'll pot right out when you need them to. Use as many as give you the tightness you want. I'd say a good single hard straight pull ought to take them out. and good on you, you don't want the studs moving. even in the tailpiece.. movement means wear! Get em tight. check every other string change to see if they've gone loose. they shouldn't! TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kec Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I don't think I would glue them in. What if you need to take them out? I would wrap some tape around them (maybe aluminum tape) until you get a snug fit. I've never tried it, but that's most likely what I would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 The original ones didn't have any glue but they were kinda loose. I figure Elmers would be a good' date=' impermanent solution to just give them a helping hand. What do people think?[/quote'] Just to be clear. Are you talking the threaded posts or the bushing? If the thread is worn you could use teflontape or gaspipe tape. I wouldn't recommend alu-tape. It will shred and the glue residue will mix with dirt and get yucky. Loose bushing is fixed by filling the hole with some toothpicks. Cut one in half over length and optionally glue the 2 halves to the sides of the hole. Tap the bushing in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kec Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Just to be clear. Are you talking the threaded posts or the bushing? I assumed he was referring to the bushings. I wouldn't suggest aluminum tape for threads, but teflon tape like you suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside08 Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 Yes, bushings. Sorry, I forgot that word. Sounds like toothpicks are the way to go. Thanks for the responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostindesert Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Don't use glue, they should be a tight fit. Toothpicks is a good idea. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Don't use glue' date=' they should be a tight fit. Toothpicks is a good idea. Peter[/quote'] Hence the optional glue... It's just making sure they stick to the side of the hole and not tip over while you tap in the bushing... Also I'm not talking insane gobs, but just enough to hold it in place. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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