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Small Holes in back of Kluson tuning pegs
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 3:00 pm
by bubbasweet
Are these small holes in the back of the Kluson Deluxe tuneing pegs for oil or grease for lubrication of the peg? If so which type of oil or grease do you use and how much? I assume a drop or 2.. Other than smoth turning what was this for?
Re: Small Holes in back of Kluson tuning pegs
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:55 pm
by xcoyle
My tech teacher says 3-1 in the blue bottle, rather than the normal red one. Not sure why, and its much more difficult to find.
Re: Small Holes in back of Kluson tuning pegs
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:47 am
by collin
Speed holes------for lightning fast solos.
Yeah, they are for lubrication. To date, I don't think I've ever lubricated a kluson tuner---I should join in the fun!
Re: Small Holes in back of Kluson tuning pegs
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:59 pm
by kerchang
I used a syringe (cut down to about 4mm) to pump some grease into the klusons of my 1980 330 which were at the point of grinding rather than turning. It definitely did the trick and they now feel smooth to turn.
Used a red grease from work....goes nice with Burgundyglo.
Re: Small Holes in back of Kluson tuning pegs
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:55 pm
by jingle_jangle
Grease makes more sense than oil. Folks with an oil can in their hand can't help but overdo it. I've pulled the guards off more than one Rick and found a slick of oil between the guard and the body, from people overlubing the pots.
That red grease is the nutz. Wish I could remember the name. I've got a clock oiler.
Re: Small Holes in back of Kluson tuning pegs
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:07 pm
by kerchang
Red Grease = Ovoline 79-2EP.....the ultimate in smooth gear stuff!
Re: Small Holes in back of Kluson tuning pegs
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:14 pm
by jingle_jangle
Wasn't Ovoline. It was an Amurrcan brand...
Re: Small Holes in back of Kluson tuning pegs
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:29 pm
by cjj
I like FTI's Tetra Synthetic grease...