The screws holding the tuners to the headstock on this Epiphone Les Paul had well and truly stripped their holes. Previous attempts had been made at a repair but they weren’t done correctly and ultimately failed again.

The holes were filled with custom-fitted dowels and sanded back to a level finish before new pilot hole were drilled, allowing the screws to get a nice tight, secure bite into the wood and resulting in some very solidly attached tuners. The customer just wanted a practical fix for this but luckily most of the repair is hidden by the gear housing. 

Now she’s good for years more of abuse