Ferrules removal.

spirochete · January 23rd, 2008, 10:08 PM

Simple question,how do I remove the ferrules on my '71 tele,without causing any damage....and the best way to replace them after a refin.

jwells393 · January 23rd, 2008, 10:20 PM

I assume you're talking about the body ferrules. After removing the bridge I'd put an eigth inch rod down through the string through holes and give it a light tap with a small hammer.

When you reinstall them, the new finish will be in the holes if you didn't plug them while spraying so the ferrules probably won't go right in. Get a #1 phillips screwdriver. That's a small one. The tip should fit into the hole in the ferrule. Put the ferrule over a hole with the screwdriver in the ferrule hole. Hold a hot soldering iron against the screwdriver shank near the ferrule. The ferrule will heat up and soften the finish and should slip right in.......... with a little force.

spirochete · January 23rd, 2008, 11:57 PM

Many thanks....I don't think they have been out in 37 years.

January 23rd, 2008, 10:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
spirochete TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bermuda Posts: 94 8 Photos	Ferrules removal. Simple question,how do I remove the ferrules on my '71 tele,without causing any damage....and the best way to replace them after a refin.

January 23rd, 2008, 10:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,247 101 Photos	I assume you're talking about the body ferrules. After removing the bridge I'd put an eigth inch rod down through the string through holes and give it a light tap with a small hammer. When you reinstall them, the new finish will be in the holes if you didn't plug them while spraying so the ferrules probably won't go right in. Get a #1 phillips screwdriver. That's a small one. The tip should fit into the hole in the ferrule. Put the ferrule over a hole with the screwdriver in the ferrule hole. Hold a hot soldering iron against the screwdriver shank near the ferrule. The ferrule will heat up and soften the finish and should slip right in.......... with a little force. __________________ 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.

January 23rd, 2008, 11:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
spirochete TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bermuda Posts: 94 8 Photos	Many thanks....I don't think they have been out in 37 years.