Ideas for supporting nuts - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-28T08:10:37Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/ideas-for-supporting-nuts?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A3344642&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noA good break angle down to th…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-06-17:2592684:Comment:33446422019-06-17T11:42:05.905ZJLhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JL239
<p>A good break angle down to the tuners, nut slot bottoms that arch/curve toward the tuners, and a nut where the thickness is almost as much as it is tall to the slot bottoms, will hold itself in quite tightly without needing any support on the tuner side. The break angle will wedge it in solidly to the corner between the neck and the fretboard end.</p>
<p>I also am using glue stick to hold the nut in place while it's unstrung and keep it from slipping sideways when tuning a new set of…</p>
<p>A good break angle down to the tuners, nut slot bottoms that arch/curve toward the tuners, and a nut where the thickness is almost as much as it is tall to the slot bottoms, will hold itself in quite tightly without needing any support on the tuner side. The break angle will wedge it in solidly to the corner between the neck and the fretboard end.</p>
<p>I also am using glue stick to hold the nut in place while it's unstrung and keep it from slipping sideways when tuning a new set of strings, and it breaks free easily without damage when you need to change the nut.</p> I found the picture for the n…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-06-12:2592684:Comment:33428102019-06-12T11:35:31.362ZKOOL DOG HOOCHhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/WillBonner
<p>I found the picture for the nut between the fretboard and head veneer. This is from <strong>"ADVANCED CIGAR BOX GUITAR CONSTRUCTION GUIDE</strong><strong>"</strong> a free download.</p>
<p>I found the picture for the nut between the fretboard and head veneer. This is from <strong>"ADVANCED CIGAR BOX GUITAR CONSTRUCTION GUIDE</strong><strong>"</strong> a free download.</p> I found the picture for the n…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-06-12:2592684:Comment:33426532019-06-12T10:25:54.350ZKOOL DOG HOOCHhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/WillBonner
<p>I found the picture for the nut between the fretboard and head veneer. This is from <strong>"ADVANCED CIGAR BOX GUITAR BUILDING GUIDE</strong><strong>"</strong> a free download. I know this is probably late, but for future reference.</p>
<p>I found the picture for the nut between the fretboard and head veneer. This is from <strong>"ADVANCED CIGAR BOX GUITAR BUILDING GUIDE</strong><strong>"</strong> a free download. I know this is probably late, but for future reference.</p> When I first saw just the tit…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-05-23:2592684:Comment:33348712019-05-23T20:33:48.864ZFrançoishttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Francois295
<p>When I first saw just the title of the thread, all I could think of is that the best ides for supporting nuts is actually a tree... Just make sure you get there before the squirrels! ;-D</p>
<p>But more seriously, I did do a few nuts using acrylic and it worked OK.</p>
<p>When I first saw just the title of the thread, all I could think of is that the best ides for supporting nuts is actually a tree... Just make sure you get there before the squirrels! ;-D</p>
<p>But more seriously, I did do a few nuts using acrylic and it worked OK.</p> Hi Brent, anything that has a…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-05-22:2592684:Comment:33345832019-05-22T23:06:45.028ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>Hi Brent, anything that has a dense/solid material, is able to fit at the end of the fingerboard and give correct intonation and hight over the first fret will work.</p>
<p> Taff</p>
<p>Hi Brent, anything that has a dense/solid material, is able to fit at the end of the fingerboard and give correct intonation and hight over the first fret will work.</p>
<p> Taff</p> As a side question, can you u…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-05-22:2592684:Comment:33347052019-05-22T21:59:22.935ZBrent Kaslhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BrentKasl
<p>As a side question, can you use a fretted bridge as a nut????</p>
<p>As a side question, can you use a fretted bridge as a nut????</p> Yup . . . that almost always…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-05-22:2592684:Comment:33344472019-05-22T19:15:00.802ZBlind Doughboyhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BlindDoughboy
<p>Yup . . . that almost always works. No need to reinvent the wheel on this.</p>
<p>I generally use a zero fret, but glue a bone or plastic nut against the end of the fingerboard for use as a string guide.</p>
<p>Prior to the gluing, test fit the nut both for width and string spacing. Then, file the string slots deep enough that they're right at fingerboard level. A couple drops of super glue and you're good to go.</p>
<p>It's quick, simple, and effective.</p>
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<p>Yup . . . that almost always works. No need to reinvent the wheel on this.</p>
<p>I generally use a zero fret, but glue a bone or plastic nut against the end of the fingerboard for use as a string guide.</p>
<p>Prior to the gluing, test fit the nut both for width and string spacing. Then, file the string slots deep enough that they're right at fingerboard level. A couple drops of super glue and you're good to go.</p>
<p>It's quick, simple, and effective.</p>
<p></p> Agreedtag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-05-22:2592684:Comment:33345542019-05-22T13:13:02.874ZTim Pannabeckerhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TimPannabecker
<p>Agreed</p>
<p>Agreed</p> Hi Brent, lots of good ideas…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-05-22:2592684:Comment:33345242019-05-22T06:41:32.159ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>Hi Brent, lots of good ideas here. Most of the time I just glue my bone or ebony nuts up against the end of the fingerboard and the surface of the peghead. Never had an issue, may not work in every situation but when I do use it, it works fine.</p>
<p>Taff</p>
<p>Hi Brent, lots of good ideas here. Most of the time I just glue my bone or ebony nuts up against the end of the fingerboard and the surface of the peghead. Never had an issue, may not work in every situation but when I do use it, it works fine.</p>
<p>Taff</p> They have those at guitar fet…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-05-22:2592684:Comment:33344952019-05-22T05:23:50.092ZBrianQ.https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BrianQ
<p>They have those at guitar fetish if you’re not feeling adventurous?</p>
<p><a href="https://www.guitarfetish.com/Floyd-Rose-Headstock-String-Retainer-Bar-Chrome_p_261.html" target="_blank">https://www.guitarfetish.com/Floyd-Rose-Headstock-String-Retainer-Bar-Chrome_p_261.html</a></p>
<p>They have those at guitar fetish if you’re not feeling adventurous?</p>
<p><a href="https://www.guitarfetish.com/Floyd-Rose-Headstock-String-Retainer-Bar-Chrome_p_261.html" target="_blank">https://www.guitarfetish.com/Floyd-Rose-Headstock-String-Retainer-Bar-Chrome_p_261.html</a></p>