Want To Replace Strap Button

[PTRarch.]

Could you tell me what you mean by "I hope you don't miss a thread". I value your input, but sometimes it's a little vague. I'd like to know the risks before I take it out for the blackening.

If you miss a thread (bolt not straight), the bolt can ruin the threads of the insert. Essentially ruining your uke.
Tip 1: put some wax on the threads.
Tip 2: when you insert the bolt, let it hit the insert, and then turn counter-threadwise until you feel it click in. Then tighten.
Tip 3: tight is tight. Not yanking the hell out of it... Fingertight and half a turn?

 

[BiosphereDecay]

If you miss a thread, the bolt can ruin the threads of the insert. Essentially ruining your uke.
Tip 1: put some wax on the threads.
Tip 2: when you insert the bolt, let it hit the insert, and then turn counter-threadwise until you feel it click in. Then tighten.
Tip 3: tight is tight. Not yanking the hell out of it... Fingertight and half a turn?

Well, that definitely makes me a bit nervous to do it again, but I did it once without any problems I guess.

Thank you for the more detailed advice.

 

[Wildjoy]

If you miss a thread (bolt not straight), the bolt can ruin the threads of the insert. Essentially ruining your uke.
Tip 1: put some wax on the threads.
Tip 2: when you insert the bolt, let it hit the insert, and then turn counter-threadwise until you feel it click in. Then tighten.
Tip 3: tight is tight. Not yanking the hell out of it... Fingertight and half a turn?

It seems that you are describing what I would call "cross threading."

I agree about not tightening it too tight--I bought an hpl Enya and there was a small crack in the neck, presumably where the music store cranked it down as tightly as they could. It doesn't seem to be anything that would cause any problems going forward, so I went ahead and bought it. But still, you don't want to crack the wood when it's totally unnecessary.