stripped tuner screw removal

getbent · April 24th, 2008, 01:38 AM

I'm trying to remove some tuners and two screws are stripped and they are on there! I would like to re use the tuner if possible... what is the best method for removal?

Thanks fellers!

Stuco · April 24th, 2008, 01:43 AM

If you don't mind having an ugly screw or replacing the screws(they're stripped anyway) you can take a dremel tool and use the little saw wheels to grind a flathead type screw head deeper into the screw. Be careful and cover up what you don't want scuffed.

You can also take some needle nose pliers and carefully "turn" it out.

getbent · April 24th, 2008, 01:58 AM

that is brilliant! I'm on it.

jwells393 · April 24th, 2008, 02:16 AM

What sort of tuner are we talking about .............. guess it doesn't really matter. Here's another option. Grind off the screw head completely. That will allow you to remove the tuner. You'll have a little part of the screw protruding from the headstock. Grab that with Vice-Grips and remove it.

getbent · April 25th, 2008, 01:46 AM

They are klusons... I got it out with needle noses and used a new screw when I reinstalled... all good.

Thanks for the help... I felt pretty dumb reading your advice... I had all those tools sitting 2 feet away and I was just paralyzed... now I'm back on the road.. thanks guys!

April 24th, 2008, 01:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 10,231 37 Photos	stripped tuner screw removal I'm trying to remove some tuners and two screws are stripped and they are on there! I would like to re use the tuner if possible... what is the best method for removal? Thanks fellers! __________________ 'never pet a burning dog'

April 24th, 2008, 01:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Stuco Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GA Posts: 3,143	If you don't mind having an ugly screw or replacing the screws(they're stripped anyway) you can take a dremel tool and use the little saw wheels to grind a flathead type screw head deeper into the screw. Be careful and cover up what you don't want scuffed. You can also take some needle nose pliers and carefully "turn" it out. __________________ -"You do not merely want to be considered just the best of the best. You want to be considered the only ones who do what you do" J. Garcia

April 24th, 2008, 01:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 10,231 37 Photos	that is brilliant! I'm on it. __________________ 'never pet a burning dog'

April 24th, 2008, 02:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,253 101 Photos	What sort of tuner are we talking about .............. guess it doesn't really matter. Here's another option. Grind off the screw head completely. That will allow you to remove the tuner. You'll have a little part of the screw protruding from the headstock. Grab that with Vice-Grips and remove it. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

April 25th, 2008, 01:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 10,231 37 Photos	They are klusons... I got it out with needle noses and used a new screw when I reinstalled... all good. Thanks for the help... I felt pretty dumb reading your advice... I had all those tools sitting 2 feet away and I was just paralyzed... now I'm back on the road.. thanks guys! __________________ 'never pet a burning dog'