Loose tuner bushings
I am working on an instrument right now (mandolin) and I took off the tuners to perform some of the work. I was shocked as 7 of the 8 bushings just dropped out! The eighth did not drop out but came out very easily. It appears the original holes were drilled too large as there don't appear to any striations from the original fit. I am looking for advice on what to do. I had a similar situation with another instrument. The holes were too large for the original bushings and standard guitar bushings too. I ended up purchasing "conversion" bushings for 1/4 in. diameter posts but to fit a 3/8th in. hole. These are for guitars with modern cast tuners being converted back to vintage style tuners. My solution worked but I had to enlarge the holes to fit them. I am reluctant to do that to this instrument. What are my options? All I can think of is glue 'em in. Is that it? If so what kind of glue? HHG, Titebond, Duco, CA, epoxy, something else? Or is there another option I'm missing?
Don
2016 Weber Custom Bitterroot F
2011 Weber Bitterroot A
1974 Martin Style A
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