Homemade bushing puller to protect the peghead
Issue 216 May 08, 2014
Dan Erlewine needs to pull the tuner grommets/bushings from the peghead of this old Gibson. The lacquer is already damaged, and pulling the bushings can yank finish off too. Dan rigs a jig that holds the finish down while the bushing comes up.
- A simple jig that keeps old finish from pulling up
- Pressing out the bushing with a clamp and short bolt
- A draftsman's template helps chisel a hex shape
- Safety tip for drilling acrylic
