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Permalink Reply by Wichita Sam on July 9, 2009 at 5:12pm

Hardware stores that have a "tray system" with lots of small parts is the place to go... make sure you take a tuner, so that you can trial fit it right in the store...

the best,

Sam

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Permalink Reply by Brian Lemin on July 9, 2009 at 5:15pm

I cant tell you the thread but I have just come in from rooting through my screw box and found one that will do. So I presumes you will get one/some at the hardware shop.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Onastik on July 9, 2009 at 5:29pm

I couldn't find any at my local Lowes or Home Depot. They are typically #2 screws, and the hardware stores don't seen to carry anything smaller than #4. I ended up ordering some from Stewart McDonald. They were cheap; I think the shipping cost more. It was a good excuse to get a few other things.

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Permalink Reply by Old Lowe on July 9, 2009 at 5:44pm

I found some small enough for tuners at radio shack of all places but no it doesnt have to be a guitar screw screws are screws

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Permalink Reply by Roger Martin on July 9, 2009 at 11:08pm

SOmetimes when I have to get several CBG's out in a hurry I use small brass tacks ( the kind with the small head) instead of screws.They just tap in place in a second and your done, ready for the next neck.

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Permalink Reply by Paul Doug on July 10, 2009 at 3:13am

Just a thought, try a hobby store that carries model planes, trains and such. I know I bought real small screw back in my RC airplane days.

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Permalink Reply by Anderson on July 10, 2009 at 4:15am

I only ask because the last time I bought them from a local (locally owned, non-chain) guitar shop and he said that they were only able to get them at shops.

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Permalink Reply by Wade on July 10, 2009 at 8:10am

Before I throw out any old electronics, toys, or anything that has hardware, I strip it down for parts. You can find all sorts of uses for these spare parts.

Anderson said:

I only ask because the last time I bought them from a local (locally owned, non-chain) guitar shop and he said that they were only able to get them at shops.

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Permalink Reply by Mark Werner on July 10, 2009 at 10:29am

The screws that typically come with the cheap tuners are of really poor quality; they tend to snap off as you screw them in.
I've found tiny screws in the "odd parts" bins at Tru Value and other hardware stores. You may have to physically look through a bunch of trays.

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Permalink Reply by Wichita Sam on July 10, 2009 at 11:25am

Mark,

Are you drilling pilot holes for the small screws?

the best,

Sam


Mark Werner said:

The screws that typically come with the cheap tuners are of really poor quality; they tend to snap off as you screw them in.
I've found tiny screws in the "odd parts" bins at Tru Value and other hardware stores. You may have to physically look through a bunch of trays.

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Permalink Reply by Mark Werner on July 10, 2009 at 3:58pm

Oh, sure. My drill press gets a good workout installing tuners.... I was dealing with the "Ping" tuners that are likely made in China; a good value for the tuners themselves, but cheap hardware.

I was going to say before....If you can't find the tiny screws, it's a simple matter to slightly drill out the screw holes in the tuner itself to accept a slightly larger item.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Sleep on July 11, 2009 at 1:44am

Go to your local hobby store that carries radio control supplies. Dubro sells a package of small screws, rubber washers, and brass sleeves for mounting servos for RC planes and cars. Use the screws for the tuners, and use the brass sleeves for running your strings through on the bottom of the guitar. $2.30 for a package. Here is a link to their web site.

http://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=114/101.0

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