Size of the Truss Rod Nut 1971 Starfire, 1965 T100D

[vibroverb]

Hi Ralf,

can not measure the nut when it is mounted, I have to remove it to measure....for that I need a tool

I wait for the wrench which I ordered, think I get it in a few days

 

[SFIV1967]

Oh I see, it's positioned in a way to not being able to be measured in there...

Ralf

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

Oh I see, it's positioned in a way to not being able to be measured in there...

Ralf

You can also see why a 1/4" box wrench doesn't work well for this application.

 

[fronobulax]

As someone who is comfortable with geometry I will note that if you measured the exposed face you could calculate the distance F although measurement errors might make the calculated result less than useful for these purposes.

 

[Guildedagain]

Nuts are to be measured across the flats. Even if the nut was exposed enough for a box end wrench, assuming it was thin walled enough to clear the wood, the amount of torque multiplication available is frightening.

 

[Stuball48]

I made this dual action truss rod and soldered an allen head adjustment to it.
Tricky but enjoyable with left and right handed internal and external threads.
Getting a custom made, Chris Bozung, sloped shouldered mahogany and sitka dread made. Trying to get enough courage up to have him use this truss rod. Will put thin rubber latex tubing on one rod, if necessary, to prevent rattle. If member "Dreadnut" had soldered it, I wouldn't hesitate to use it.

 

[vibroverb]

My new tool works...

I measure it, 0,256 and my old tool has 0,249
Both should be 1/4

Greets Ben

 

[Stuball48]

We all need a little "wiggle" room

 

[Guildedagain]

Nice one.