Waverly Pat. Appld. For Tuners - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T09:53:37Zhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/waverly-pat-appld-for-tuners?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A193047&feed=yes&xn_auth=noA quick and cheap way to deal…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-09-11:2177249:Comment:1936112020-09-11T15:10:13.593ZNathan Laudenbachhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/NathanLaudenbach
<p>A quick and cheap way to deal with that might be to just grind a few threads off the screw, if it has in fact bottomed out. I'v done that on several cheap instrument tuners with good results. Feel free to disagree with me here anyone, if there's a reason that shouldn't be done. Adding washers sounds better to me, if you had some handy.</p>
<p>A quick and cheap way to deal with that might be to just grind a few threads off the screw, if it has in fact bottomed out. I'v done that on several cheap instrument tuners with good results. Feel free to disagree with me here anyone, if there's a reason that shouldn't be done. Adding washers sounds better to me, if you had some handy.</p> The button does pull off, but…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-08-20:2177249:Comment:1930822020-08-20T15:22:43.142ZFrank Fordhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/FrankFord
<p>The button does pull off, but often requires some force. Then a leather washer would be a good idea. Regardless, I'd replace the screw (most often a #4-36, likely to be a hard one to find) and lubricate the threads with oil or grease so it can be tightened more easily. Don't forget to grease the gears, too.</p>
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<p>One way or the other, you'll want to increase the friction between the rotating post and the tin housing so you do need to get that screw tight. </p>
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<p>The button does pull off, but often requires some force. Then a leather washer would be a good idea. Regardless, I'd replace the screw (most often a #4-36, likely to be a hard one to find) and lubricate the threads with oil or grease so it can be tightened more easily. Don't forget to grease the gears, too.</p>
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<p>One way or the other, you'll want to increase the friction between the rotating post and the tin housing so you do need to get that screw tight. </p>
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<p>At their best, these are among the worst geared banjo pegs, so don't feel alone in your frustration!</p> Thanks for the replies. I'll…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-08-20:2177249:Comment:1929622020-08-20T06:59:17.496ZBen Elderhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BenElder
<p>Thanks for the replies. I'll contact Bill Camp Banjos, as you suggest, Dave.</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies. I'll contact Bill Camp Banjos, as you suggest, Dave.</p> Try contacting 'Bill Camp Ban…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-08-19:2177249:Comment:1929592020-08-19T23:17:50.189ZDave Richardhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DaveRichard983
<p>Try contacting 'Bill Camp Banjos',experts on vintage banjo tuners.</p>
<p>Try contacting 'Bill Camp Banjos',experts on vintage banjo tuners.</p> Looks like the only place, ju…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-08-19:2177249:Comment:1930542020-08-19T22:38:07.718ZRoger Häggströmhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RogerHaeggstroem
<p>Looks like the only place, just try it with something. Maybe the screw will "bite" better - or not. The washer on top of the knob is there to distribute the load from the screw head over a bigger area.</p>
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<p>Looks like the only place, just try it with something. Maybe the screw will "bite" better - or not. The washer on top of the knob is there to distribute the load from the screw head over a bigger area.</p>
<p></p> Here (red arrow)? Tuner doesn…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-08-19:2177249:Comment:1929582020-08-19T22:29:06.592ZBen Elderhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BenElder
<p>Here (red arrow)? Tuner doesn't come apart completely (or I'm not willing to force things given my proven lack of mechanical competence) so it would have to be a split washer? How thick? What material? </p>
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<p>The second set I bought has thin metal washers between the screw head and the top of the button, for whatever that's…</p>
<p>Here (red arrow)? Tuner doesn't come apart completely (or I'm not willing to force things given my proven lack of mechanical competence) so it would have to be a split washer? How thick? What material? </p>
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<p>The second set I bought has thin metal washers between the screw head and the top of the button, for whatever that's worth.</p> Why not unscrew the knob and…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-08-19:2177249:Comment:1930502020-08-19T19:32:44.769ZRoger Häggströmhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RogerHaeggstroem
<p>Why not unscrew the knob and put a washer in there and see what happens? Between the knob and the housing.</p>
<p>Why not unscrew the knob and put a washer in there and see what happens? Between the knob and the housing.</p> The guitar itself is in grea…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-08-19:2177249:Comment:1930472020-08-19T18:17:12.852ZBen Elderhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BenElder
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<p>The guitar itself is in great condition and I'd prefer not to dishonor its originality (my noble aims seem to be growing fainter by the minute). On the other hand, there's probably nothing else new or old with the same footprint.…<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7529973499?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><br></br><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7529973499?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a></p>
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<p>The guitar itself is in great condition and I'd prefer not to dishonor its originality (my noble aims seem to be growing fainter by the minute). On the other hand, there's probably nothing else new or old with the same footprint.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7529973499?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br/><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7529973499?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7529982701?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7529982701?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7529999077?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7529999077?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> http://www.frets.com/FretsPag…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-08-19:2177249:Comment:1930442020-08-19T14:56:42.247ZJoshua Levin-Epsteinhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JoshuaLevinEpstein
<p><a href="http://www.frets.com/FretsPages/Musician/Banjo/BanjoPegs/pegs01.html">http://www.frets.com/FretsPages/Musician/Banjo/BanjoPegs/pegs01.html</a></p>
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<p>Here's an article by our host, Frank Ford, about banjo pegs. It's possible these things can't (or shouldn't) be repaired.</p>
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<p>What does the inside look like?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.frets.com/FretsPages/Musician/Banjo/BanjoPegs/pegs01.html">http://www.frets.com/FretsPages/Musician/Banjo/BanjoPegs/pegs01.html</a></p>
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<p>Here's an article by our host, Frank Ford, about banjo pegs. It's possible these things can't (or shouldn't) be repaired.</p>
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<p>What does the inside look like?</p>