loose studs

[gwEm]

i'm upgrading the bridge on one of my guitars.

the problem is the new studs are a shade less wide than the old ones - and they slip very easily in the old holes.

what would be the solution to this problem?

i was thinking of supergluing the new studs in - but it feels like a bodge.

would the right solution be to fill the old holes with doweling and rebore slightly smaller? that sounds like a job for an experienced luthier

[Metal-Assmoney]

actually, a good solution to that would be to buy some wood filler and kind of coat the edges of the holes lightly and then let it dry

[WezV]

I would plug and redrill  if there was more than a mm difference.  I would super glue or epoxy it if was less - epoxy will fill any gaps better.  Makes it damn hard to get them out again though so dont use to much - a little goes a long way

depending on the gap and the type of stud  and the value of the guitar i might be tempted to shim the hole with a bit of veneer just to make it a tight fit.  This works better if the post has a lip at the top that will cover up the fix.

[WezV]

actually, a good solution to that would be to buy some wood filler and kind of coat the edges of the holes lightly and then let it dry

Wood filler doesnt really have any structural strength - if i was going to use a filler i would mix epoxy with wood dust to make my own high strength filler

[Metal-Assmoney]

naturally i do that, its been so long since i had to use it i totally spaced it out.

[gwEm]

the studs touch the edge of the hole - but dont grip. i'll buy some epoxy on the way home tonight.

thanks once more wezv!

G

[WezV]

if there was a bridge wire dont foget to re attach it before gluing the post in place

sounds daft but its always worth pointing out!!