Somehow in the course of working on a D-string tuner for my F-5, the sleeve for the button shaft got lost. Does anyone have one to spare? Thanks in advance!
Need a part!
Somehow in the course of working on a D-string tuner for my F-5, the sleeve for the button shaft got lost. Does anyone have one to spare? Thanks in advance!
Last edited by Dave Greenspoon; Aug-07-2014 at 3:37pm.
Axes: Eastman MD-515 & El Rey; Eastwood S Mandola
Amps: Fishman Loudbox 100; Rivera Clubster Royale Recording Head & R212 cab; Laney Cub 10
Re: Need a part!
Dave,
Looks like an empty .22 "Z" casing, but I'm guessing much smaller(?).
FWIW: If you know anyone with a mini lathe that's a quick job with a bit of brass rod stock.
Re: Need a part!
What make are the machines? Schaller, Gotoh, or?
Re: Need a part!
Rob, thanks for the suggestion but I have no access to anyone with a mini lathe. Michael, I don't know the make of the machines. Washburn couldn't tell me either. Is there a big variation between makers on the length of the tuner shafts?
Axes: Eastman MD-515 & El Rey; Eastwood S Mandola
Amps: Fishman Loudbox 100; Rivera Clubster Royale Recording Head & R212 cab; Laney Cub 10
Re: Need a part!
Check with either an auto parts store or an Ace or True Value hardware store; they often have small bushings available in both brass and aluminum. Another place to check would be a hobby shop, as they have small brass tubing in different sizes, including "telescoping" sizes. You can also use an electric drill as a small lathe if you find something with the right ID, but an oversize OD. Just chuck it up, clamp the drill in a padded vise, and use a file to dress it down to the correct size. Good Luck!
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