"Ron, I love you.
I've ordered a set, and in the meantime, I'll try the other ideas mentioned too.
Cheers pal!"
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Inserts for pot knobs??
Started this discussion. Last reply by Treadsone Guitars 6 hours ago. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all!I'm looking to make my own knobs, but I'm really struggling finding somewhere that sells the little inserts that secures the knob to a standard pot shaft.Even those that have the grub-screws…Continue
Events insurance in the UK?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Treadsone Guitars Feb 4. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone, hope I'm in the right section!Can anyone in the UK recommend event insurance services? I'm looking to book a few shows and festivals this year, and most of the events insist on public…Continue
Your Yin to your Yang??
Started this discussion. Last reply by Slowpaw Steve T Dec 11, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Well, we're all here for a love for building and / or playing CBG's and the music that comes with it.But... what other stuff keeps you on the balcony?I'll go first. My first love is Thrash. Can't…Continue
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The Phrygian Kid replied to Treadsone Guitars's discussion Inserts for pot knobs??":) shucks..
You just keep pushing yourself, trying new stuff, learn a little wee but with each one....
Try it with a good hard stick turned on its end, works great"
Treadsone Guitars replied to Treadsone Guitars's discussion Inserts for pot knobs??"Christ-on-a-jetski they are NICE guitars!
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The Phrygian Kid replied to Treadsone Guitars's discussion Inserts for pot knobs??"I always liked wooden ones, like ted crockers..
Used scrap for a long time but found they always work loose over time
Then one day for some reason I started making em from sticks turned on their end.
Because the grain is radial it grips the post all…"
Treadsone Guitars replied to Treadsone Guitars's discussion Inserts for pot knobs??"Bingo, that's the way!
I'll give it a try in the next few days. Cheers!"
Randy S. Bretz replied to Treadsone Guitars's discussion Inserts for pot knobs??"lol...I would think most builders would know not to glue it on till the build was finished and ready to play. I just use a tiny drop and spread it around the pot post then let it dry, just enough to snug up the hole. I also take a tiny bit on my…"
The Phrygian Kid replied to Treadsone Guitars's discussion Inserts for pot knobs??"Heh.. Gluing it on before you install might present problems later unk :p"
Randy S. Bretz replied to Treadsone Guitars's discussion Inserts for pot knobs??"I just use a spot of glue "
Busyhands Slim replied to Treadsone Guitars's discussion Inserts for pot knobs??"I have made knobs out of bottle caps. First, I used epoxy, which worked fine, but was really messy. Now I use two-part resin. You get it at hobby stores - it's the tan stuff they use to cast figurines and such. It pours easily, sets up in five…"
Treadsone Guitars replied to Treadsone Guitars's discussion Inserts for pot knobs??"Some good ideas there guys. Ideally, I'd like to make the knobs so that they can be removed if the customer wants to change them.
If I can't find a way, I'll just have to make sure they are too awesome-looking to remove!"
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- At 9:47am on December 15, 2012,
Old Fingers Green said… By the way man, just had a look through your photos. Some amazing stuff there dude! I love the one with the ripped up label on the front, mega mojo!
- At 9:43am on December 15, 2012, Old Fingers Green said…
Well if you're up for a jam I'm goin to have to make a CBG! I've just finished my first build but its an 8 string ukulele (pictures up soon) hooked now but it was a pretty comlicated build with bolt on neck etc so I'm going to try a couple of simple ones next, got a nice Jaegermeister tin there thats crying out to be made in to a 3 string. Love to come and have a look at some of your builds and maybe have a go though. maybe meet up at Bygone one day? I'm after a vintage radio to make a little travel amp out of.
- At 10:45am on December 6, 2012, Old Fingers Green said…
Allright mate, just spotted your post about Bygone Times.I used to go there for a hangover fry up and a mooch every Sunday. Used to live in Eccleston I'm just down the road in Leyland now. You know any more of us about this way? maybe get a bit of a Lancashire lads CBG jam going!
- At 5:58pm on July 18, 2012,
Vinylhed said… Yeah, I know what you mean. I've made four so far, but each one has been very different, so I've had to learn new things each time. I've got my first commission, but the pressure of expectation is stopping me from starting building it.
- At 5:34pm on July 18, 2012, Vinylhed said…
A big hello from the other side of the Pennines!
I love the look of the guitars you've made, and the amp's well smart too.
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