(1) The usual 1 x 2
(2) Something larger like a 1 x 4
(3) Do most of you put truss rods in the neck. I was hoping to make my own.
Thanks for the replies in advance.
Douglas
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Not sure what to do about affixing the rod. I've read where other people use epoxy. I figured when I glue the fingerboard, I will also fill the slot with glue over the top of the bar.
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For the truss rod, I'm using a piece of 1/2" wide x 1/8" thick steel bar stock. The neck itself is a piece of 1/4" oak laminated between two pieces of cherry. Most of the cutting for the rod is thru the oak.
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Basically, I clamped my neck into a small workstand, then clamped a taller board next to it to serve as a straight edge. I ran my dremel tool along the edge. It was almost centered, but not completely perfect.
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Careful what you wish for...
I just finished inserting a non-adjustable truss rod in my current 6-string project. The groove was cut, based on a recommendation here at this forum, with the Dremel straight line cutter that comes with the circle cutter add-on. The "truss" is from a 3-foot metal rod I bought at Menards, set in the groove with quick-dry epoxy.
As you can see, the line-cutter is unwieldy, and jumps around all over the place. Here's a close-up:
I know this is going to be covered up by a fingerboard, but I'm not very proud of this work. It might be back to the drawing board to find a method with a little more control, or finesse.
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/padron-1?context=user
I have built similar. Quite simple.The tricky part making is the plate holding the upper all thread tightly and the lower rod that adjusts. I didn't have a correct tap then so I just swedged the upper rod by filing three flats at the end of the rod and used a hammer and punch to swedge the rod end so it wouldn't turn. I have since then bought a tap and I still tap around the rod to seat it. I prefer to be able to adjust my necks rather than be flat.
Don
I plan on inserting a 1/8" x 1/2" steel bar for a truss rod, non-adjustible. I am still setting up to cut with my dremel tool and will post pics of the process, assuming I don't screw it up.
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