keeping lacquer out of tuner holes etc

old_picker · February 29th, 2008, 03:00 AM

how do you keep lacquer from dripping into the the tuner holes, screw holes etc
i hve a nice new allparts neck with neat staggered tuner holes whch i really dont want to cut out with a dill bit after the neck is sprayed with lacquer. the ferrule recesses in the body are another area where this is PIA - the bridge holes aren't on the face of the body arn't a big deal

BrianF · February 29th, 2008, 03:04 AM

Unless you can find a clever way to temporarily plug them....most people don't simply because when you go to wet sand the finish...you don't want water soaking into the bare exposed wood...

MulliganChebichev · February 29th, 2008, 03:20 AM

It didn't matter when I refinished a body.
If the ferrules don't fit heat them up with a soldering iron, which in turn heats up the paint, and they go right in.

Nick JD · February 29th, 2008, 07:36 AM

Plasticine or soft wax. Don't get any of it around the hole - or the paint won't stick. Works well when you're wet sanding too.

jwells393 · February 29th, 2008, 10:18 AM

On your neck, lacquer in the tuner holes shouldn't be a problem. If it's dripping in, you are spraying too wet. The spray itself doesn't actually collect that heavily inside the holes. If you're using Kluson style tuners the tuner ferrules could also be heated with a soldering iron it they won't go in easily.

Lostheart · February 29th, 2008, 10:57 AM

Sometimes it's kinda good to have a bit of lacquer in tuner holes etc because if you wet-sand the water can get into the holes and cause any unfinished wood to swell and you'll have cracks in your freshly finished guitar...

monfoodoo · March 2nd, 2008, 01:13 AM

Stick corks in the holes.

Tom52 · March 2nd, 2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jwells393

On your neck, lacquer in the tuner holes shouldn't be a problem. If it's dripping in, you are spraying too wet. The spray itself doesn't actually collect that heavily inside the holes. If you're using Kluson style tuners the tuner ferrules could also be heated with a soldering iron it they won't go in easily.

I had success by installing Kluson style tuner ferrules by dipping them in a little candle wax then throwing them in the freezer for a few minutes. Once the metal has contracted in the freezer they press in much easier. Once they warm up the fit is nice and tight.

old_picker · March 2nd, 2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom52

I had success by installing Kluson style tuner ferrules by dipping them in a little candle wax then throwing them in the freezer for a few minutes. Once the metal has contracted in the freezer they press in much easier. Once they warm up the fit is nice and tight.

i have problems with using heat cold to get tuner ferrules in
its always in the back of my mind when they expand the stock may crack

i feel most comfortable with a firm fit pushed in by thumb and lightly tapped home with a soft face mallet - i wll put in extra effort to achieve it

cal me paranoid i dont care
this tip however i would use on body ferrules no hestitation
thanks for all the tips btw

Trimmed&Burnin · March 2nd, 2008, 06:30 PM

Let the lacquer go in,, it'll seal the wood, then use a fine round file to gently clean the excess and slightly bevel the top of the hole just enough that the ferrules will start in the hole, Find a punch that tapers and put it in your drill press, DO NOT turn on the drill press just use it to gently press the ferrules in place,,,,piece o cake. You can do the same thing to set your string ferrules.

February 29th, 2008, 03:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
old_picker Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 452	keeping lacquer out of tuner holes etc how do you keep lacquer from dripping into the the tuner holes, screw holes etc i hve a nice new allparts neck with neat staggered tuner holes whch i really dont want to cut out with a dill bit after the neck is sprayed with lacquer. the ferrule recesses in the body are another area where this is PIA - the bridge holes aren't on the face of the body arn't a big deal __________________ ray

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Nick JD Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2007 Location: North NSW, Australia Age: 36 Posts: 2,588	Plasticine or soft wax. Don't get any of it around the hole - or the paint won't stick. Works well when you're wet sanding too. __________________

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jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,247 101 Photos	On your neck, lacquer in the tuner holes shouldn't be a problem. If it's dripping in, you are spraying too wet. The spray itself doesn't actually collect that heavily inside the holes. If you're using Kluson style tuners the tuner ferrules could also be heated with a soldering iron it they won't go in easily. __________________ 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.

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Lostheart Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 1,408	Sometimes it's kinda good to have a bit of lacquer in tuner holes etc because if you wet-sand the water can get into the holes and cause any unfinished wood to swell and you'll have cracks in your freshly finished guitar... __________________ Casper: "Mmmmm. Butterscotch, yo. That's the best!" From the movie Kids

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Trimmed&Burnin Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham Wa Age: 54 Posts: 812	Let the lacquer go in,, it'll seal the wood, then use a fine round file to gently clean the excess and slightly bevel the top of the hole just enough that the ferrules will start in the hole, Find a punch that tapers and put it in your drill press, *DO NOT turn on the drill press* just use it to gently press the ferrules in place,,,,piece o cake. You can do the same thing to set your string ferrules. __________________ Keep your lamp Trimmed And Burnin Shannon,

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BrianF Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Carlsbad, Ca Posts: 2,155 7 Photos	Unless you can find a clever way to temporarily plug them....most people don't simply because when you go to wet sand the finish...you don't want water soaking into the bare exposed wood...

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MulliganChebichev Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Age: 18 Posts: 1,742 3 Photos	It didn't matter when I refinished a body. If the ferrules don't fit heat them up with a soldering iron, which in turn heats up the paint, and they go right in.

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monfoodoo Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: baltimore,md Age: 53 Posts: 400	Stick corks in the holes.