Tuning Machine Installation. Sharpen My Axe

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[@markbrown7103]

I have a vintage style Squier walnut. I didn’t like the tuning machines on it, so I put new ones on it. The tuners had pin pegs in the back of them. So I had to drill holes for those two. A reamer is a wonderful tool to have when you’re doing this, that way you don’t mess up the guitar. A friend I have is an aircraft mechanic. He knows how to work on technical things. He helped me do this and it came out perfect. I am very happy with my results but it can be done. I didn’t mess up my guitar at all. It came out beautiful. That’s a good idea to drill a hole in the box. Thanks for the video. Have a great day. Love it.👍🏼😁🎸

[@frankenchristjm]

Excellent video. I'm a retired carpenter aspiring to be a luthier, I just need to learn the tricks of the trade which it seems you have down. So I'll be spending a couple hours a day with your video's . Thanks much for taking the time, it is certainly appreciated.

[@michaelcrenshaw4387]

Thanks for this. I just used this method on a vintage style Tele neck. Worked great and didn't take long.

[@blackdog19-64]

totally useful video that probably saved or will save many headaches for all the do it yourself and save players. rock on to all

[@alnumber9]

This is the exact video I was looking for before I widen the holes in my Epiphone LP to install some CTS pots. Thanks!

[@Classic_H_Radio]

Literally this is exactly the video I needed...just need a reamer now...

[@tonyswaterandagriculture6340]

Thanks Phillip once again you are the man.

[@CultureCrusader]

THANK YOU!!! I've done dozens of hole upgrades like this, BUT JUST drilled it, and ALWAYS made a jagged hole and chipped finishes. THIS method is absolutely beautiful. Thanks!

[@dalepal]

Thanks for sharing another useful tech tip. Your process is clear and easy to understand so anyone needing to open up the tuning key holes should have no problem as long as they follow the process you laid out.

[@jamesmcdonald3798]

Wow i cant beleive you put this video up. Im replceing my tuning kets this weekend and truth be told had no idea how to do it. Thank you for all your tips Phil look forward to your next one. Thanks again

[@blainethemono19]

You rock; just bought hipshots for a 98 MIM Strat and the damn thing had the smaller holes. Thanks so much!

[@crunchchannel9391]

I thought for sure i was going to see a headstock get cracked because i saw a cordless drill in the video image. The reamer is brilliant though!

[@retiredguyadventures6211]

Thanks for this video! I just bought some Hipshot Vintage 8.5mm tuners for my old Peavey Predator. The stock holes are not quit 8mm and I don't trust myself to go to 10mm. I am also going to use a rattail file to ream the remainder of the wood out rather then use a drill.

[@douglasnewman4163]

Really great video. Extremely helpful. Thanks!

[@MDK2323]

Phil, you're awesome man! I love your videos!

[@Hail2DRedskins]

Thank You, Thank You. THANK YOU! Best vid for tuning key reaming so far! I did my first tuning key upgrade with no problem at all using a $3 Harbor Freight reamer

[@MrKareem33]

More videos like this please sir! 👍🏻

[@otherGuise]

Thanks man! I need to make larger holes for dpdt push pull pots and this looks like it'll work for that. Running the bit through always eats the coat. The nut covers it, but still. Nice to do it right.

[@adamgrimm1523]

Excellent video thank you! I'm tuning up an old guitar and spend $60 on locking tuners and thought I messed up, but you saved the day!

[@waynewilcox444]

well done, gives me complete confidence to do this on an old Peavey I have-many thanks!!

[@ralphwiggum1007]

Great video! To the point, simple, and now I feel confident doing this myself. Thanks

[@philips4074]

Very helpful. Love your videos!

[@addieb956]

Always find your channel very informative thanks Phil! Keep them coming best guitar related content on youtube!!

[@dmcq7271]

Your reamer must be sharper than mine. It took a lot of turns to get 10mm. Also 10mm bits are hard to find unless you buy online.

[@DenseSilkyVenom]

excellent video, thank you! can't wait to get started as soon as my reamer arrives

[@JandNandJ]

You make the best tip videos! 👍🏼

[@shethinksimironman]

your a true genius

[@urbanesoul8400]

Great vid! Simple solution & execution. Thanks :-)

[@JaydeAsh]

Thanks Phil

[@ltousig]

Brilliant, thanks!

[@harryklippton]

This is the video I didn't know I needed

[@maik_be]

amazing video thank you

[@panhandlegeardemos6837]

great video! I had to do something similar to this when I upgraded the pots in my epiphone. The new pots were wider so I had to drill out the holes to push them through. But I used a drill for the whole thing... haha... probably not super smart but it worked out. :) Keep up the great videos!

[@moof99]

great idea!

[@mciver47]

Cool tip, thanks.

[@rickrichards2829]

Well I was wondering how you fixed schaller machine heads to your squire bullet, now I know so I can do the same to mine! Top video many thanks

[@scudling]

good info. thanks for the video!

[@NoUploadJustComment]

Excellent demo. I just did it on my Gretsch Electromatic (with Grover tuners). Also thanks for the link for the reamer, I honestly couldn't believe that the salesmen at the local Home Depot, Sears, and Ace Hardware knew what a reamer was .

[@tomganoe862]

That tool or a step drill bit also works great on a Fender pickguard. Just go slowly as the plastic peels away easily.

[@androctonus1366]

Dude, thanks for this vid.

[@guitarianrockin4378]

Amazing video

[@AlfinGuitarra]

great video

[@JackTheAverage]

Nice!

[@andrewharmon7929]

The reamer was the missing ingredient! Menard's, $13. Ran right out and got one, works as advertised!

[@strtofdrms]

Great video, very helpful! Any tricks to line up the keys or put the place screws in? Thanks.

[@TheNeonRabbit]

Front bushings have a smaller diameter than the tuner. If the tuner fits in the front the bushings will be loose.

[@NoUploadJustComment]

Fantastic. Now we just need to put the screws in. But what about on a Fender style tuning key? with the screw-less knotches?

[@khalaziafaqih367]

great

[@stephengent9974]

I can see the point of ruing the drill through if you have long bushings, but many are quite shallow. The tuner is usually stepped at the base, so there is a place where the hole does not have to be the same as the top or bottom. There are actually speciality stepped peg hole reamers. I don't run a doll through, and have never had an issue.

[@brucewayne5488]

Lovely song

[@detroitsn95s]

cool vid

[@BoudreauGuitars]

A unibit also works well

[@JohnAdams-xc5yk]

Never drill a finish hole, always use a 10mm remer, a straight 10mm remer

[@bruxist]

Can you do one on drilling for a tele bridge if you don't have a drill press?

[@billymcilvian]

always remember to wrap your reamer.

[@aquinojose94]

Any Sperzel locking keys work or they have to be specifically for the electromagnetic??

[@themrfretking]

well i used a scissors to open more the hole of the potenciometers to me able to old a switch... its less wood to drill so not big deal

[@EvaSlash]

After the hole is reamed, isn't there a chance that the bushing may not fit securely? So the tuner would fit through the back, but then the bushing may be too loose when pushed through from the other side.

[@motokev]

Very informative..... Hey, I have the fender vintage type tuners that don't work too great. What locking tuner can I replace them with and hide the existing holes ???thanks

[@yesto9676]

i think he made a video abiut that

[@stevesolo16]

Or, you can do what I do, and use a stepped drill. I like the holes snugg.

[@stevesolo16]

A snug hole just adds to the strength. Are you really so simpleminded as to need a video to picture the drilling of a hole? Stewart McD sells stepped drills. Why don't you buy one and stick it in your hole?

[@BrewerShettles]

Turn the hand reamer ONLY clockwise + Painter's Tape - what brand?

[@elijahmaurer4613]

you really only have to do the back, lots of manufacturers (bespoke and boutique i mean) will actually do a tiered diameter hole anyway to make sure there is full contact with the tuner

[@keithamberg6392]

I've had these and really like them. However, the light gauge ones keep breaking before they snip off. I pull them very tight but they keep doing this. Is there any way to keep this from happening?

[@lukew7582]

Hi Phil, I'm looking to buy and acoustic/electric guitar guitars (only problem is that I'm left handed), would you recommend Ibanez ones?

[@2000SkyView]

Is there a way to identify an 8.5mm vs a 10mm hole in the head stock without removing the factory tuning machines? My factory tuning machines have a 10mm nut with a washer that has an outer diameter of 0.548 inches. My factory tuning machines appear to be (without having removed them of course) very similar if not exact to the specifications for the Grover 502 series locking tuning machines. My guitar is a Gretch as well, just a different model (G2655 Streamliner, manufactured in Indonesia by Samick), and I was hoping to avoid purchasing the extra tools.

[@aj81ds]

Novice question…Maybe I missed the explanation in the video but what is the purpose of using the reamer? Why not just use the drill bit?

[@Hickalum]

Lots of reasons ! When the drill hits the raw headstock it will skip and jump slightly making a horrible jagged mess. Even with the tape a drill is likely to crack the clear coat finish. Without the reamer it’s hard to know the drill is centred exactly on the old hole. The reamer will guarantee a circular hole - the drill is likely to give a slightly oval hole.

[@depopa1033]

im losing my mind having to drill those small orientation holes, how do i fckn align it so theyre all the same??

[@severalpaperclips]

Anyone else's heart stop when he puts the drill in the headstock? Even with the front and back of the hole reamed, I'd be afraid of the drill bit possibly binding and causing a split.

[@MarkJohnsonJams]

I don't understand why all guitar companies don't make their holes so you can drop in nicer replacements tuners. They probably want you to void your warranty.

[@TheEpicLinkFreeman]

i didnt even know guitars come with warranties

[@jrp7837]

1. Wrap it up. 2. Put it in deep.

[@RobotShlomo]

PHRASING!!

[@hrxy1]

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