Remove threaded inserts

Tom0Blam0

Tom0Blam0

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#1
Hey all,

I screwed the pooch big time and need some assistance in hopes that I can save my massive mistake. I got a hollowbody not long ago that had no hardware and wanted to install a bridge and tailpiece. Long story short I thought it would to cool to use threaded inserts instead of bushings for the studs. Problem is the pilot holes were just a shade too small (despite being what the company said they should be - stupid me for not trying it on a piece of scrap first) and it seriously botched the finish. I'm pretty sure I can fix that (at least well enough) but how can I get the threaded insert out? It's all the way in the hole. I can take pictures later if that helps, but what I would like to do is get the insert out, fill the holes with maple dowels and use the proper bushings.

I have seen some extracting tools, but I have seen just as many mixed reviews on them all. Given my first mistake I'm being extremely cautious before moving forward with anything else. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.
 

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#2
Sorry about the pictures attached - they were a part of a thread i decided not to post (i figured it out myself). I guess enjoy some pictures of some gross looking jazz pickups :D
 
#4
sop for blind threaded items (like bushings) is to use a one or two jam nuts to lock a fastener in place then unscrew the thing. without decent pix though, that's all I can say for now.
 
#6
Like the other guys have said, it depends on the type of insert. The thread-in type inserts usually are removed with a big straight-blade screwdriver. Turn in the reverse direction and back them out.

Press-in type inserts can be pulled with a machine screw of the right thread, a big washer, and a stack of scraps of wood or metal.

Check out this thread, in post #5. I'm using this method to extract the anchor of a truss rod. You'll see the technique from the pictures.

Replacing The Truss Rod In A Skunk Stripe MusicMan Neck
 
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