Thanks for the info Bill, very cool, I am building a 3/4 scale "Tele" style body and using a 17" scale length, same as the tenor ukulele. I am going to use light gauge electric guitar strings, but even with only 4 strings, I still feel that it should have a truss rod. Problem is, I can't seem to find a (roughly) 290 mm truss rod, the fret board on this thing is only 12" so the truss rod (from end to end including the adjusting nut) should not be any more than 310 mm or 12 1/4" + or -. And after just watching your video, I think I have just found the answer. :) thanks
Nice idea with the anchor. I think it is a lot of work compared to using a cheap off-the-shelf barrel nut however, and time vs. expenditure make this a lot more expensive than using ready-made components or even complete rods. I have to agree that you were butchering the file though. The strokes "with" the teeth will just kill it in no time which will both increase the time it take to make subsequent parts and cost you a new file. Still, good video on how rods can be made.
By the way, I have found 365 mm or 14 14" double action truss rods on eBay and also at Amazon, I was wondering about snagging one of those and seeing if I could cut one of those down and rethreading the anchor end?? Just a thought. thanks again.
Hey Davor, you dont need to use a stainless steel. I use 3/16" rode found in most hardware stores like Home hardware or homedepot thats why your busting taps. If your a bit off centre just grind it a bit to get it back to centre.
Well go with a press that is at least 14", that way you'll be able to reach the string through ferrule holes in a typical fender body. It will cover all the bases. I have a General International which was in the $400 range but I wAs able to get a floor model so I spent $250ish. A good used one would be ok too. King Canada, Delta, Rigid etc.. hope that helps
If you slow you drill press down to the lowest setting and use oil, your holes will be much cleaner and the metal will drill a lot easier. Also save on your drill bits.
Not ain't got all the tools that i need cuz i LIVE IN A COUNTRY WHICH USES ANOTHER METRICAL SYSTEM!!!! hahahaha but it's okey i can do it which the EU metrical system but i'd like in inches cuz my dream someday is building an broadcaster style guitar!
Ce serait bien d'avoir des explications ou un tuto en français, franchement bcp d'explication mais en attente du comment, du pourquoi en français s'il vous plaît!!!
It's not "ten thirty-second thread", it's 10-32, which means #10 diameter, 32 threads per inch. Any time someone goes to someone who knows something about materials like this will probably hear "WTF are you talking about?" if they ask for it the way the video states.
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That's actually a pretty cool design, no welding needed is always a plus!
Thank you for that. It's fun that's for sure
You know I should know that since I have spent my time behind industrial drills in metal fab shops. Thanks for the advise.
Thanks for the info Bill, very cool, I am building a 3/4 scale "Tele" style body and using a 17" scale length, same as the tenor ukulele. I am going to use light gauge electric guitar strings, but even with only 4 strings, I still feel that it should have a truss rod. Problem is, I can't seem to find a (roughly) 290 mm truss rod, the fret board on this thing is only 12" so the truss rod (from end to end including the adjusting nut) should not be any more than 310 mm or 12 1/4" + or -. And after just watching your video, I think I have just found the answer. :) thanks
Nice idea with the anchor. I think it is a lot of work compared to using a cheap off-the-shelf barrel nut however, and time vs. expenditure make this a lot more expensive than using ready-made components or even complete rods. I have to agree that you were butchering the file though. The strokes "with" the teeth will just kill it in no time which will both increase the time it take to make subsequent parts and cost you a new file. Still, good video on how rods can be made.
By the way, I have found 365 mm or 14 14" double action truss rods on eBay and also at Amazon, I was wondering about snagging one of those and seeing if I could cut one of those down and rethreading the anchor end?? Just a thought. thanks again.
Hey Davor, you dont need to use a stainless steel. I use 3/16" rode found in most hardware stores like Home hardware or homedepot thats why your busting taps. If your a bit off centre just grind it a bit to get it back to centre.
Well go with a press that is at least 14", that way you'll be able to reach the string through ferrule holes in a typical fender body. It will cover all the bases. I have a General International which was in the $400 range but I wAs able to get a floor model so I spent $250ish. A good used one would be ok too. King Canada, Delta, Rigid etc.. hope that helps
Ha haa, you are absolutely correct sir. Thank you for pointing that out.
I use 3/16" steel rod which you would get in the hardware racks at places like home depot. Not sure the exact grade.
is there an installation video of truss rod? regards
What do u mean by pin it so it does not move around i wanna know how u make them not move around
Mike Kim I had said peen it which means I flatten the extra exposed rod which will keep it from threading out.
If you slow you drill press down to the lowest setting and use oil, your holes will be much cleaner and the metal will drill a lot easier. Also save on your drill bits.
thanks
very cool : )
where does the washer goes ?
The washer goes on before the nut
do you need a trust rod
+Ace of Spade's TV Yes typically you do
No I didnt shoot a video for this rod just the other video as you mentioned
Not ain't got all the tools that i need cuz i LIVE IN A COUNTRY WHICH USES ANOTHER METRICAL SYSTEM!!!! hahahaha but it's okey i can do it which the EU metrical system but i'd like in inches cuz my dream someday is building an broadcaster style guitar!
Godmode you’ll be able to build it just convert
@@ScheltemaBoutiqueGuitars yeah!!! It's almost around 6mm more or less...
Ce serait bien d'avoir des explications ou un tuto en français, franchement bcp d'explication mais en attente du comment, du pourquoi en français s'il vous plaît!!!
It's not "ten thirty-second thread", it's 10-32, which means #10 diameter, 32 threads per inch. Any time someone goes to someone who knows something about materials like this will probably hear "WTF are you talking about?" if they ask for it the way the video states.
How so.
you're butchering that file