Re: spinning tuner button
If it's rounded, you should be able to just pull it off but that might not be necessary. If you drip some thin superglue(cyano arylate) down the hole, it will wick into every space between the button and the axle. Keep putting a drop at a time until it doesn't disappear any longer, then leave horisontal for 24 hours. Any surplus can be dried of instantly, dried surplus can be cut of with an exacto knife.
Re: spinning tuner button
Yes, thin super glue with a long applicator to apply down the shaft into the button. Mask off or promptly wipe off any glue that drips onto the button. I had to do this on a new set of Golden Age tuners that were rattling a little.
Re: spinning tuner button
Remove the tuners from the mandolin if you're going to attempt the repair as described. I wouldn't assume the shaft was square and many modern tuners don't have screws holding the buttons.
Re: spinning tuner button
Thanks, everyone, for the super-sage, superglue advice. I'll get right on it. Michael
Re: spinning tuner button
Tilt the mandolin such that gravity causes all of the glue to go downhill towards the button and away from the headstock rather than flow towards the gears.
Re: spinning tuner button
Sage advice. Every time I think I can short cut something like this I get burned.