SaxyBassist Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I'm close to tears right now (typical woman!), I bought some Fender quick release straplocks and followed the instructions, took the old buttons out and screwed in the new ones - which proceeded to just keep turning and turning as if the hole is too big - put the old ones back in and now they're the same so I can't use my strap [size=4] [/size][size=4] [/size][size=4] Also the other part doesn't fit on the horn end of my strap because it's too thick... wish I'd left well alone Any suggestions [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammybee Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Same thing happened to me. Just get a cocktail stick/toothpick and snap it off in the screwhole. Then screw your straplocks in as normal. Hey presto a tight strap lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaxyBassist Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 [quote name='sammybee' timestamp='1400758846' post='2456672'] Same thing happened to me. Just get a cocktail stick/toothpick and snap it off in the screwhole. Then screw your straplocks in as normal. Hey presto a tight strap lock. [/quote] thank you so much! feel much better already! (I'm hopeless at anything DIY can barely change a lightbulb lol!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Keep your eye on them, though, they will almost certainly work loose again. Schallers are notorious for this, the screws are too thin. I went through matchsticks, cocktail sticks., then drilled out the strap buttons and used fatter screws. The best solution is to drill out the old screws, glue in a dowel and screw into that, but if you're not much for woodwork that may be tricky. I gave up and went for Grolsch bottle washers in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 A tiny dab of superglue on the cocktail stick/match stick can help. Just don't get it on the finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaxyBassist Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thanks guys, hubby came home and saved the day - matchsticks and woodglue - all done now [size=4] [/size][size=4]ps I can't even change a light bulb [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I found with the cheap ones from China it was best to use the original screws. Didn't like the squeaks and crack sounds using the new screws. Work a treat though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Does this help? http://www.womenrepublic.co.uk/home_property/electrics/bulb.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 [quote name='SaxyBassist' timestamp='1400785578' post='2457067'] [size=4]I can't even change a light bulb [/size] [/quote] [list] [*]How many women does it take to change a light bulb? [*]One. She just holds the light bulb up to the socket and waits for the whole world to revolve around her. [/list] [size=4] [/size] [size=4]*Runs away and hides behind sofa* [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Mark, please ensure that Mrs. Mac doesn't find out that I laughed at this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1403002057' post='2478679'] Mark, please ensure that Mrs. Mac doesn't find out that I laughed at this. [/quote] From what she's been telling me that's the least of your worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I thought I noticed a slight swoon from her, last time I mentioned your name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaxyBassist Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1403001613' post='2478664'][list] [*]How many women does it take to change a light bulb? [*]One. She just holds the light bulb up to the socket and waits for the whole world to revolve around her. [/list] [size=4]*Runs away and hides behind sofa* [/size] [/quote] Sounds about right [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 [quote name='SaxyBassist' timestamp='1403131349' post='2480191'] Sounds about right [/quote] *Guilt* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheG Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 How many bassists does it take to change a light bulb? 1, 5, 1, 5……! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaxyBassist Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 [quote name='TheG' timestamp='1403308763' post='2481834'] How many bassists does it take to change a light bulb? 1, 5, 1, 5……! [/quote] Or if they're jazzers - 2,5,1, 2,5,1 [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 [quote name='SaxyBassist' timestamp='1403357194' post='2482081'] Or if they're jazzers - 2,5,1, 2,5,1 [/quote] Or if they're roadies... 1-2... 1-2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheG Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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