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Permalink Reply by Timothy Hunter on November 20, 2019 at 1:43am

shovel and a sieve??  might find them..lol 

but seriously after a bit of searching the googles i found this in a forum post "For vintage (Kluson type) tuners they are #2 x 3/8", round head Philips sheet metal screws." 

stew mac also carries an assortment of tuner screws  https://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Parts/Tuning_Machines/Tuner_Pa...

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Permalink Reply by Tom T on November 20, 2019 at 2:19am

Quick, head down to Home Depot and pick up a hand full of those strong magnets. Glue them to some string and drag around the area where your stuff fell. If they are there, those magnets will yank them out.

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Permalink Reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH on November 20, 2019 at 3:01am

LOL, I went the route of magnets, they are either plated brass or aluminum. As far as the shovel/ sieve route. To expand on the tale of whoa, while I was on my hands and knees, the dog decided to help me dig. Need I say more! I scooped up a shovelfull of sand and sifted it on a piece of screen. Fla being what it is, the area I dropped the screws in just happened to be a giant cat box. So needless to say it wasn't screws I found! :-(   But hey thanks for the ideas and size, as long as they don't come by slow boat from China I'll order a hundred or so, just not from Stewmac. I don't have a problem with profit, but do with being bent over!

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Permalink Reply by Robbie on November 21, 2019 at 2:02am

That's really funny! I have so many days like that when building my CBG'S.Nothing you can do but laugh. Sorry but the dragging the magnets through the kitty littler box really got me roaring. Glad you got this sorted out.

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Permalink Reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH on November 21, 2019 at 3:14am

For sure! Some days you're the 'dog', other times the hydrant! All you can do is laugh!

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Permalink Reply by T-Gripped on November 20, 2019 at 2:41am

Bummer.

CBGitty sells 'em online, Try SKU:30-034-01. They also are kind enough to include an extra or two in tuner packs, which is very much appreciated. 

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Permalink Reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH on November 20, 2019 at 3:15am

Thanks I'll check them out. I didn't know which size to order, being all thumbs I'm not use to working with thing that small.

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on November 20, 2019 at 3:38pm

Not at home  depo , or the usual suspects .. but ..

Ace Hardware "usually " has them .

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Permalink Reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH on November 20, 2019 at 4:57pm

Tried my local ace but no joy. Went to one of the guitar store/repair shop, no luck my neighbor that's responsible for getting me hooked on this addiction let me borrow a dozen out of his kits until my arrives next Monday. Found them on eBay 100 for less than $5+ free ship. The next time we get a good rain and I don't forget, I should be able to recover a bunch on the ground! Or they'll sprout and I'll end up with a tree with loose screws. Thanks everyone.

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on November 20, 2019 at 3:45pm

I would just search Lutherie Suppliers, you got dozens to choose from over there, lucky buggers. Australia got its fair share too.

Taff

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Permalink Reply by BrianQ. on November 20, 2019 at 5:22pm

For solid headstock:
https://www.cbgitty.com/craft-parts-hardware/100pc-2-x-3-8-stainles...

For slotted headstock:                                                                                            https://www.cbgitty.com/craft-parts-hardware/100pc-2-x-1-4-stainles...

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Permalink Reply by Jerry Jordan on November 21, 2019 at 1:10am

I found them in brass the other day at Lowes.,.,#2 flat blade button head, 3/8"., in little plastic packs., they are available all over the net too.,stew-mac spams me about them all the time, in bulk.,.,The hobby store might have them.,.,around here they have craft stores (Michael's).,

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