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02-11-2020, 06:14 PM
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Loose tuning machines
Has anyone else seen this? Martin D-18S, slot-head, bought in 1972. I was changing strings today and while turning the winder saw the side-mounted Grover machine lift up slightly. When I tightened the screw that had come out, it didn't tighten completely. Checking others, I found some tight and some that also seemed to be stripped (hole in the headstock enlarged?). Is this unusual? Is there an easy cure? I did e-mail Martin to find out about warranty issues.
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#2
02-11-2020, 06:18 PM
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Very easy cure.
Remove the screw and cut down a wooden tooth pick to fit in the hole. Re-fit. 
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02-11-2020, 06:33 PM
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Tooth pick works well.
Glue in the toothpick, drill the proper size pilot hole for the screw. Rub the screw with a little beeswax, reinstall the screw.
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02-11-2020, 06:46 PM
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The beeswax is a good idea though.
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02-11-2020, 07:39 PM
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I’ve used matchsticks successfully. Toothpick probably the better option though.
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