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Topic: Removing Kluson bushings |
Lynn Oliver
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Redmond, Washington USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 10 Oct 2008 10:22 am |
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Unless or until I manage to rework the originals, I've replaced the Kluson tuners on my English Electronics with a new set (WD90NPP). They fit just fine except that the newer shafts are slightly smaller than the originals and fit loosely in the original bushings.
The shafts end up being pulled slightly off center because of the loose fit, so I'm wondering if I should replace the original bushings with the new ones. How would I go about removing the original bushings without doing any damage?
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Todd Clinesmith
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Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Posted 10 Oct 2008 6:48 pm
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Hi Lynn,
If you can take back the Kluson replicas do so. They have a slightly smaller post than the originals.... as you found out.
The Gotoh's have a post size of .249, which should fit perfect. It is catolog #0933 in Stewart McDonalds catalog. Thats the rout I would take.
Good luck
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Lynn Oliver
From:
Redmond, Washington USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 10 Oct 2008 7:00 pm
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| My tuners are 3-on-plate, so the Gotoh's probably would not be a good fit. |
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Erv Niehaus
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Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 11 Oct 2008 7:19 am
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If you need to remove and replace the bushings, look in Stew Mac's catalog.
They sell a bushing puller for doing just that. |
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Lynn Oliver
From:
Redmond, Washington USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 11 Oct 2008 10:37 am
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| Looks like the Stew-Mac tool works specifically with Gibson, Schaller, and Gotoh bridge and tailpiece bushings. It wouldn't have any way to grab on to a Kuson tuner bushing. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 11 Oct 2008 1:20 pm
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Page 27:
Tuner Bushing Press
Installs and removes press-fit peghead bushings cleanly.
"Don't Use a hammer. Our tuner bushing press is the right tool for installing or removing press-fit tuner bushings. Its steady controlled pressure helps protect the peghead finish, for a clean job with the convenience of a sturdy handheld tool. Even stubborn bushings in counterbored pegholes can be removed without damage too, thanks to an adjustable expanding pin that grips the bushing bore." |
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Lynn Oliver
From:
Redmond, Washington USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 11 Oct 2008 3:28 pm
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| Thanks, Erv. I needed to search on "Bushing Press" instead of "Bushing Puller." That looks like just the tool. |
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Tom Pettingill
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California, USA (deceased)
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Posted 11 Oct 2008 7:21 pm
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What I've done before was drill a hole in a little block of wood to fit around the bushing on the front, then put a short section of wood dowel in from the back for a ram and then use a clamp to squeeze / press it out.
It works like the StewMac tool, just cheaper.
Forgot to add, a piece of cork or rubber gasket between the block and the headstock will keep things from getting marred.
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Lynn Oliver
From:
Redmond, Washington USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 11 Oct 2008 11:38 pm
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| That sounds simple enough. I'll give it a try. |
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