Truss rod without power tools - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T12:54:12Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/truss-rod-without-power-tools?xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMy fault Taffy,
I did remove…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-09-20:2592684:Comment:32045262018-09-20T06:50:04.317ZTim Hooperhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TimHooper
<p>My fault Taffy,</p>
<p>I did remove the bits of card prior to gluing it all together.</p>
<p>Any rattles can be eliminated by adding a little bit of tension to the rod.</p>
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<p>Tim</p>
<p>My fault Taffy,</p>
<p>I did remove the bits of card prior to gluing it all together.</p>
<p>Any rattles can be eliminated by adding a little bit of tension to the rod.</p>
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<p>Tim</p> Hi Tim, that all looks good,…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-09-20:2592684:Comment:32044312018-09-20T03:43:36.342ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>Hi Tim, that all looks good, but an observation if I may. I feel it would be more beneficial to use a wood infill on top of the rod. Over time the cardboard is liable to compress and leave you with a loose rod. Also the rod is then pushing against the fingerboard and not, maybe, the air gaps.</p>
<p>Just a thought Taff</p>
<p>Hi Tim, that all looks good, but an observation if I may. I feel it would be more beneficial to use a wood infill on top of the rod. Over time the cardboard is liable to compress and leave you with a loose rod. Also the rod is then pushing against the fingerboard and not, maybe, the air gaps.</p>
<p>Just a thought Taff</p> Inspired by this thread I've…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-09-19:2592684:Comment:32043652018-09-19T21:52:34.825ZTim Hooperhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TimHooper
<p>Inspired by this thread I've just completed a neck for a 'normal' 6-string guitar, using an adjustable truss rod within a laminated neck.</p>
<p>The guitar had yet to be completed, but it looks OK so far!</p>
<p>Tim</p>
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<p>I taped little bits of card to the top of the rod to increases its apparent depth. This allowed me to true up the top of the neck with…</p>
<p>Inspired by this thread I've just completed a neck for a 'normal' 6-string guitar, using an adjustable truss rod within a laminated neck.</p>
<p>The guitar had yet to be completed, but it looks OK so far!</p>
<p>Tim</p>
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<p>I taped little bits of card to the top of the rod to increases its apparent depth. This allowed me to true up the top of the neck with a little bit of leeway.</p>
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<p>An access hole for the 4mm Allen key for adjustment.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306726455?profile=original" target="_self">#<img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306726455?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"></a></p> I suppose you could use a chi…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-06-13:2592684:Comment:31439082018-06-13T14:30:04.726ZBlueshearthttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Bluesheart
<p>I suppose you could use a chisel, then fill the trough with epoxy for a tight fit?</p>
<p>I suppose you could use a chisel, then fill the trough with epoxy for a tight fit?</p> I have built 3 six strings wi…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-06-12:2592684:Comment:31427622018-06-12T01:21:36.817ZDerek Rosehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/DerekRose
<p>I have built 3 six strings with the 3 piece neck, 23 1/2 scale (like a Taylor Mini) for reduced string tension. The added fingerboard thickness significantly reduces the bending stress. Plus it makes the neck less top heavy.</p>
<p>I have built 3 six strings with the 3 piece neck, 23 1/2 scale (like a Taylor Mini) for reduced string tension. The added fingerboard thickness significantly reduces the bending stress. Plus it makes the neck less top heavy.</p> That is great!tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-06-12:2592684:Comment:31428452018-06-12T01:15:20.987ZDerek Rosehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/DerekRose
<p>That is great!</p>
<p>That is great!</p> Hi, Just done this job today…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-03-20:2592684:Comment:30807162018-03-20T05:44:49.680ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>Hi, Just done this job today and it fits in with this thread, so I thought I would post my process.</p>
<p>The finger board was off due to the neck bowing up, so after straightening the neck I hand cut the slot sides with hand saws and chiselled out the waste to fit the reinforcement infill. I made a depth gauge out of brass to fit the 1/16 chisel so I could scrape the bottom of the slot flat and level.…</p>
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<p>Hi, Just done this job today and it fits in with this thread, so I thought I would post my process.</p>
<p>The finger board was off due to the neck bowing up, so after straightening the neck I hand cut the slot sides with hand saws and chiselled out the waste to fit the reinforcement infill. I made a depth gauge out of brass to fit the 1/16 chisel so I could scrape the bottom of the slot flat and level.</p>
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<p>Easy peazy. Taff</p> Well, you could always rednec…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-03-18:2592684:Comment:30795732018-03-18T18:59:03.751ZRoland Woodhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/RolandWood
<p>Well, you could always redneck it and chuck your drill in a vice, zip-tie the trigger and run it by hand under the bit. may not be perfect, but aint that kinda the point of a CBG?</p>
<p>Well, you could always redneck it and chuck your drill in a vice, zip-tie the trigger and run it by hand under the bit. may not be perfect, but aint that kinda the point of a CBG?</p> You sir are correct, cross gr…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-02-16:2592684:Comment:30522502018-02-16T09:49:01.483ZJerry Jordanhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JerryJordan
<p>You sir are correct, cross grain laminate is strong enough to leave out the metal bar,., but I guess this thread is about installing a bar...</p>
<p>You sir are correct, cross grain laminate is strong enough to leave out the metal bar,., but I guess this thread is about installing a bar...</p> It'll work with two pieces (2…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-02-16:2592684:Comment:30524192018-02-16T09:12:06.732ZSeaman Jayhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/SeamanJay
<p>It'll work with two pieces (2) as well, can be done with a dovetail saw, regular or Japanese... For a smaller builds a cross-grain laminate (1) is more than enough...<br><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/153352194?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" target="_self" width="737"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/153352194?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-full" width="737"></a></p>
<p>It'll work with two pieces (2) as well, can be done with a dovetail saw, regular or Japanese... For a smaller builds a cross-grain laminate (1) is more than enough...<br><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/153352194?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" target="_self" width="737"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/153352194?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-full" width="737"></a></p>