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sjm78560 - Posted - 04/02/2026: 10:32:44
Hey All! I have a set of McPeake tuners that are slightly rough when tuning and am wondering if there’s a way to add some oil to them? They’re very similar to Waverly tuners and have added a pic here. Was thinking I can drill a few drops of 3 in 1 oil down the shafts not not sure if that will actually lead to the gears. Anyone know if that works? Thanks!
BobbyE - Posted - 04/02/2026: 10:37:02
There is a tuner service company that refurbishes tuners and I would guess these could be serviced as well. Perhaps someone will chime in with the name and contact info. Also, you might 'google,' it and see what pops up. I would be hesitant to do anything until I was sure it would help.
Bobby
Old Hickory - Posted - 04/02/2026: 12:17:26
Hangout member Dean Meece (rbfour5) services tuners. Hangout software is not letting me post a link to his profile, but you can find him.
He's on Facebook as Banjo Tuner Restoration and Service.
Edited by - Old Hickory on 04/02/2026 12:23:33
Culloden - Posted - 04/02/2026: 21:28:12
Do the McPeake tuners have the threaded bushings that screw down inside the tuner housing from the top? If they do, you could remove the bushings and drop a few drops of oil down the inside of the housing. If they have a solid housing that has a flat hex nut and flat washer, that won't work.
