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Permalink Reply by Mark Bliss on June 12, 2011 at 3:30am

The two biggest challenges I face at this point is the thought that VERY fine adjustment threads are desireable, and that I need to determine the range of adjustement needed. These questions may require an experiment or two!

Permalink Reply by Joe Bloeski on January 2, 2012 at 12:49am

Found this video on youtube that offers a pretty neat DIY solution

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXRJCtkJskQ

Permalink Reply by Mark Bliss on January 2, 2012 at 3:20am

Thanks for that Joe, I have seen several variations on that very idea and it is similar to one I was experimenting with. Still havent finished anything.

I like the tidy result and use of "found" materials though! I hadnt found any wing nuts in that thread, it might just be fine enough to work out well. I am a little concerned about the possibility of galling in the thrust area under the screw with guitar strings. (Not likely a problem on his uke project.) Perhaps and end plate of a different material would be better. I also think I would prefer allen heads over his slotted screws. Finally, with some experimenting I bet the assembly could be shortened up a little more to make it as compact as possible. Just some thoughts......

Thanks again,

Mark

 

Permalink Reply by Darryl Tuttle on July 11, 2016 at 6:16pm

on my profile page, i have a headless aluminum guitar i made,  i thought i had the string clamps things worked out, but it sheared off the thinner strings

Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on July 11, 2016 at 8:14pm

for  your  consideration . 

ignore  the whiskey spout  on the   end  head  ,  regular tuners are  between the  pups  ,    using the  wrap around design  .  a pain in the ass to  do  , but an attention getter  for sure . 

Permalink Reply by Darryl Tuttle on July 12, 2016 at 7:11am

i especially like the White Farm equipment yardstick,,used to have a white  tractor when i farmed with my dad back in 70's

Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on July 12, 2016 at 10:48pm

;-)