1988 G&L SC-3 + schaller strap locks = bad or good for wood?

[Rhombus]

OK so the title might be a little misleading...

When I installed these Schaller strap locks today on my G&L, I used the stock screws but when reinstalling it was really hard to get them all the way in. Should I worry about the wood stress-cracking? (When things got tough, I backed off a few turns and then proceeded, repeating this a few times when putting in the upper horn's strap button)

And, 2nd question: I also installed the longer Schaller screws in my Schecters because the stock screws didn't fit / were too loose when installing the strap buttons, but it was easy to get the longer screws in that Schecter (crappy) wood. No worries there? I mean irrespective of your opinion on the brand.

Thanks for any experienced opinions here!

 

[mellecaster]

Basics 101...anytime you put a Screw into Hardwood, you should Apply Candle or Beeswax to the threads.

 

[Rhombus]

Bump, and...

mellecaster, I'm not sure what you're getting at in terms of my question. But, I'll be sure to use wax for my next guitar's strap lock installation.

 

[walterw]

the stock G&L screws were hard to crank back in?

 

[Rhombus]

yeah, but I'm sure they didn't get cross-threaded so I dunno... it just seemed weird.

 

[walterw]

well, i don't see your guitar body exploding into pieces anytime soon, so i wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Rhombus]

OK, thanks for the reassurance :^}