bluesy Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 My current build is progressing nicely, and in a few days I will be ready to put a few strings on to make sure everything fits and is aligned and working nicely. The issue is whether to drive in the bushings for the tailpiece and tun-o-matic bridge for the test. If I do, I really don't want to pull them out again, but they'll be a little in the way when I do the final sand and wipe-on the finish. I could temporarily wrap tape around the tail and bridge pins and jam them in the holes for the test. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarter Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 If you do install the bushings, you can fashion a simple puller to take them back out. Something like this StewMac puller, but with just some all thread into the bushing. You can use a short section of plastic pipe and washer, blocks of wood, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 its not hard to take them back out. i would never ever ever leave the bushings in for the final sanding. do all your sanding and finishing, then put the studs in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesy Posted August 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 its not hard to take them back out. i would never ever ever leave the bushings in for the final sanding. do all your sanding and finishing, then put the studs in. It's decided then, I will put them in, then remove them for the finishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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