Members higaintele Posted March 18, 2009 Members Share Posted March 18, 2009 Does all 6 in line machine heads fit in to all kinds of stratocasters?I bought a set of it and i cant fit them in to my strat because the tuning pegs are too short. Or am i doing it wrong? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zacman0126 Posted March 18, 2009 Members Share Posted March 18, 2009 You might be doing it wrong. What brand are your tuners lad? Different brands have different sizes, and some are exclusive to certain applications. Also, picture's always help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members irishstu Posted March 18, 2009 Members Share Posted March 18, 2009 You might be doing it wrong.What brand are your tuners lad? Different brands have different sizes, and some are exclusive to certain applications.Also, picture's always help. What he said... ... except I might not have said "lad". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar_stringer Posted March 18, 2009 Members Share Posted March 18, 2009 We need much more info: Brand/model of tuning machines, brand/model of guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members higaintele Posted March 18, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 18, 2009 I replaced the chrome one with the black one I use a strat copy. It does not state any brand of the tuner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChrisGansz Posted March 18, 2009 Members Share Posted March 18, 2009 You have to bore out the holes to fit the black machines in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solderjunkie Posted March 18, 2009 Members Share Posted March 18, 2009 You have to bore out the holes to fit the black machines in.Yep.DO NOT USE A DRILLall you will do is crack/split/chip the headstockDO NOT USE A DRILLa hand-reamer is your friend:DO NOT USE A DRILL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mmkco Posted March 18, 2009 Members Share Posted March 18, 2009 +1000!!! Good call! So someone does not have to learn that the hard way!! Yep. DO NOT USE A DRILL all you will do is crack/split/chip the headstock DO NOT USE A DRILL a hand-reamer is your friend: DO NOT USE A DRILL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mmkco Posted March 18, 2009 Members Share Posted March 18, 2009 Not that I did or anything!!:facepalm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitarfetish Posted March 18, 2009 Members Share Posted March 18, 2009 If you are using a hand reamer on a polyurethane headstock get the finish good and hot with a hair dryer first- Otherwise you can create Quarter sized chips in the finish- I usually carve away the edge with an Xacto knife first and then use the reamer to ONLY take away wood- not finish. Trust me on this one. jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solderjunkie Posted March 18, 2009 Members Share Posted March 18, 2009 If you are using a hand reamer on a polyurethane headstock get the finish good and hot with a hair dryer first- Otherwise you can create Quarter sized chips in the finish- I usually carve away the edge with an Xacto knife first and then use the reamer to ONLY take away wood- not finish. Trust me on this one. jay You need a sharper reamer :poke:Seriously, only a dull edge removes chips. A sharp reamer will cut the finish just as well as your X-acto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoeBoy Posted March 18, 2009 Members Share Posted March 18, 2009 Just buy the correct tuners and be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted March 18, 2009 Members Share Posted March 18, 2009 Ream out a little at a time and try to fit as you go. Only remove what you need too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solderjunkie Posted March 18, 2009 Members Share Posted March 18, 2009 Just buy the correct tuners and be done. There are not many "good" tuners that will fit in the vintage-sized holes. Most only fit 3/8" or 10mm holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC777 Posted March 18, 2009 Members Share Posted March 18, 2009 Will a hand reamer be the best tool for what is essentially a counterbore? Won't the peghead side be enlarged before he reaches the right depth for the counterbore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solderjunkie Posted March 18, 2009 Members Share Posted March 18, 2009 Will a hand reamer be the best tool for what is essentially a counterbore?Won't the peghead side be enlarged before he reaches the right depth for the counterbore? slightly... I usually ream a bit from both sides. It does leave a slight taper with the tightes-fitting spot in the middle, but I've seen no ill-effects from it. Just don't go nuts with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members higaintele Posted March 18, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 18, 2009 why would drill crack the neck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solderjunkie Posted March 18, 2009 Members Share Posted March 18, 2009 why would drill crack the neck? A drill makes a large cut every turn... that large cut puts a lot of stress on the wood and pushes outward as it cuts. The headstock wood is thin, and the tuner bores are close to the edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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