Professional installation is strongly recommended.

Pegheds sets include both right and left hand threads. The right hand thread is for the bass side (strings 3-C and 4-G), and the left hand thread is for the treble side (strings 1-A and 2-E). They should be installed in the direction that lowers the pitch. The outside diameter of the thread is .315� (8mm) and the overall length is about 2� (51mm). They are designed to thread into a hole of the same diameter.

Our Pegheds will fit the existing .315� dia. peg hole in the Fluke and Flea ukuleles. Mounted in the existing hole, the pegs will protrude about 1.10� (28mm). Deeper installation is possible by counter boring with a .332� dia. (letter size Q or about 8.4mm) drill no more then .120� (3mm) deep. The hole can also be reamed with a taper to the same dimension. This will open up the outside of the hole slightly to allow the peg to thread in deeper.

A medium or high viscosity (toughened) super glue works best. Check the fit by screwing the peg in gently and removing it. Then apply glue to the thread and screw in carefully but quickly.

Do not use pliers for installation - the body is thin anodized aluminum that scratches easily. A piece of rubber or leather works well to improve grip for installation. There is no need to over tighten, just screw in until the taper binds in the mounting hole.

The internal mechanism is designed to brake more fully when the pegs are lightly pressed in while rotating, and turn more freely while the peg head is gently pulled outwards. This allows adjustment of the friction and braking force.

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