Drill bit size for Kluson vintage tuners ??

smokerjoe34 · July 1st, 2009, 09:06 PM

Hi.....I am needing to know the drill bit size for the small screw on vintage Kluson tuners ??? Fitting A tele ??

mellecaster · July 1st, 2009, 10:09 PM

There is no one correct size...too many makers of that tuner and different screw sizes...Best just to drill some test holes in Hardwood scrap first, and remember to wax the threads 1st...you'll know when it feels right.

jwells393 · July 1st, 2009, 10:42 PM

Make sure the bit you use is large enough. The screws are small and maple is a very hard wood. Breaking those small screws in the headstock is a fairly common occurance. Choose a bit that is just a little smaller than the screw threads.

shades · July 2nd, 2009, 07:02 AM

The last vintage Kluson tuners that I installed on a Tele neck measured .096 on the threads which is close to a #3 screw size. I've used a #48 drill (.076) which works well. Do lube the screw threads before finessing them in.

TELEkinetic · July 2nd, 2009, 08:26 AM

I had a problem with this several years ago. Here is a link to a previous thread with a response directed back to me by Ken Warmoth.

Ken said 5/64 ".

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-tech...tml#post455271

IggyT · July 2nd, 2009, 09:43 AM

on two USACG necks and a warmoth neck I have used a 1/16th bit and then a 3/32 to slightly countersink the hole without problem..well...one drill threw when my "depth gauge moved !

smokerjoe34 · July 2nd, 2009, 10:44 PM

Thanks guys.....The 5/64ths seems to be just right !!

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mellecaster VENDOR Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 7,542 17 Photos	There is no one correct size...too many makers of that tuner and different screw sizes...Best just to drill some test holes in Hardwood scrap first, and remember to wax the threads 1st...you'll know when it feels right. __________________ Expert Repair....ReCrafting...and Set-ups Making your World a Better Place...One Guitar at a time

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jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,261 101 Photos	Make sure the bit you use is large enough. The screws are small and maple is a very hard wood. Breaking those small screws in the headstock is a fairly common occurance. Choose a bit that is just a little smaller than the screw threads. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person.

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shades Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pittsburgh,Pa. Age: 52 Posts: 1,707 8 Photos	The last vintage Kluson tuners that I installed on a Tele neck measured .096 on the threads which is close to a #3 screw size. I've used a #48 drill (.076) which works well. Do lube the screw threads before finessing them in. __________________ It's 106 miles to Chicago,we've got a full tank of gas,half a pack of cigarettes,it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses...

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TELEkinetic Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central Arkansas Age: 52 Posts: 502 13 Photos	I had a problem with this several years ago. Here is a link to a previous thread with a response directed back to me by Ken Warmoth. Ken said 5/64 ". http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-tech...tml#post455271 __________________ *Guitars better than women:* You can have a guitar professionally adjusted......

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IggyT Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: toronto Age: 50 Posts: 591 12 Photos	on two USACG necks and a warmoth neck I have used a 1/16th bit and then a 3/32 to slightly countersink the hole without problem..well...one drill threw when my "depth gauge moved ! __________________ I must have had music lessons...." Reverend Jim from Taxi

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smokerjoe34 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Enid,Oklahoma Posts: 240	Thanks guys.....The 5/64ths seems to be just right !!

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