Nearly foolproof nut slotting
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Nearly foolproof nut slotting
Here's a write-up I did on using feeler gauges and a continuity tester to help get the depth of a nut slot exactly right. Most of it comes as old news to most of you guys, but perhaps you haven't heard about the continuity-tester wrinkle. Enjoy!
Here's the link: http://midtown.net/dragonwing/nutcase.htm
BTW, the patient being operated on is a mandolin, but it works for git-boxes, too.
--John LaTorre
Sacramento, CA
Here's the link: http://midtown.net/dragonwing/nutcase.htm
BTW, the patient being operated on is a mandolin, but it works for git-boxes, too.
--John LaTorre
Sacramento, CA
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Re: Nearly foolproof nut slotting
thanks for posting this , it is an article worth checking out.
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Re: Nearly foolproof nut slotting
Thanks John I have a large Collection of ruined bone nuts. I wish I new about this method before. What a good idea.
Alain
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Re: Nearly foolproof nut slotting
What a great tip! I too have a collection of ruined bone nuts hid away! :)
Brandon Shuler
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Re: Nearly foolproof nut slotting
Gotta be a hidden trick somewhere. This is way too rational.
peter havriluk
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Re: Nearly foolproof nut slotting
OK. I confess. I was in the pay of Radio Shack, who compensated me royally for every continuity tester they sold. But now that they're on the ropes, they're not paying me a dime. So the truth can now be told.phavriluk wrote:Gotta be a hidden trick somewhere. This is way too rational.