Violin Repair: How to "Really" Repair, Replace and Overhaul a Hill Fine Tuner and Make It Wonderful!

Is your fine tuner difficult to turn? This is the "REAL" answer. Better sound and no more string protectors!
Instructions for the professional repair shop, and the novice violin player.

Note: At 29:52 I said "fine tuner" instead of "tailpiece." = I seem to do this sometimes when I'm making videos. :)

Tapered Round Ruby Stone / File
3000 grit 100 x 4 x 2 mm
https://www.ebay.com/itm/174220703067?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Rat Tail File / Needle File / Round file
Grobet Vallorbe 14 cm #4
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/GLARDON-VALLORBE-SWISS-NEEDLE-FILE-ROUND-14cm-Cut-00-0-1-2-3-4-6-LA2410-GROBET/281043473998?hash=item416f7f164e:g:Ti8AAOxyiOxRzdtD
Fels Naptha Laundry Soap Bar
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https://www.amazon.com/Fels-Naptha-Laundry-Soap-Bar/dp/B01N1ZHU12/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MBPR26HW3F9D&dchild=1&keywords=fels-naptha+laundry+bar&qid=1620156793&sprefix=fels-nap%2Caps%2C218&sr=8-1
Fiber Gasket Paper
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Fel-Pro 3187 Gasket material .0625 thick
https://www.zoro.com/felpro-gasket-material-3187-3187/i/G7796994/

3m Wet-Dry Sandpaper / Wetordry Tri-M-ite Paper A wt
413Q 400
- single sheets are usually available locally
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Wetordry-Abrasive-Sheet-Sheets/dp/B01J4HUX56

Piano Wire .037" dia
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https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/31981319
Vise Grips
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https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/09902909
https://www.amazon.com/4-Inch-Curved-Locking-Irwin-Tools/dp/B0184Y6UNO
Drill Bits
.055" dia
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/78546892

Duct Tape = Local Hardware Store

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