Hi guys,
After sorting out an issue with the taper pins, i thought i was all set to finish my headstock reassembly but i've hit a new snag with the felts and main shaft.
The shaft has two rectangular felts and two capillary felts (felts on springs) which contact the bottom of the shaft. When installing the shaft, how do you hold all the felts in place without them either sliding out or getting caught on the shaft as it changes diameter?
I've now damaged one of the felts and have to replace it as it got caught so i'd like to know any tip or tricks if anyone has done it before...and also what felt to buy to fix the now damaged one.
After sorting out an issue with the taper pins, i thought i was all set to finish my headstock reassembly but i've hit a new snag with the felts and main shaft.
The shaft has two rectangular felts and two capillary felts (felts on springs) which contact the bottom of the shaft. When installing the shaft, how do you hold all the felts in place without them either sliding out or getting caught on the shaft as it changes diameter?
I've now damaged one of the felts and have to replace it as it got caught so i'd like to know any tip or tricks if anyone has done it before...and also what felt to buy to fix the now damaged one.