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Loose tuner

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lincolnbluelincolnblue Frets: 263
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I have a Breedlove Atlas acoustic and when I was re-stringing it the other day I noticed that the low E tuner was loose and a little wobbly with no string on. I tried tightening the screw but it seems to just turn, like the hole has just got a bit too big. 
When the string in on and to tension it's fine.

Should I be worried and repair the hole so it doesn't get worse, or is it nothing to worry about?
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  • Andy79Andy79 Frets: 881
    common problem for me on my old stuff.  I remove the tuner and pack the hole with a few splints of wood. Something like a match stick broken up. No real need for glue in there as there’s very little stress on it. Then job done  
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  • boogiemanboogieman Frets: 11742
    Use toothpicks rather than matchsticks, they’re more solid.  ;)
    My trading feedback  http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/57616/
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  • lincolnbluelincolnblue Frets: 263
    Thanks. I shall give it a try
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