CBG_3_5w

Third build, an electric (piezo fitted under the bridge). Fret markers are woodburned. Started using a chicago screw held with eye screws as one-piece string tree.
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  • 240267756?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024There's the photo with the string tree made from two eye bolts and a "Chicago screw". Looks real clean.

    -Rand.

     

  • Thanks Terrill.  I know now what they are.  I've seen them holding photo albums together.....just didn't know they had a different name.   Probably have some around in fact.  Good use for them....great idea.

    Nice use for the handle mounting plate too.  I thought it looked familiar but just couldn't figure out what it was from. 

    Thanks again for the education.  Keep building!

  • JP - Where I work, Chicago screws (aka Post and Screw) are used for binding building plans.  They are quite useful, and being that I am surrounded by them, I use them for a lot of stuff.  You can buy them in bulk from binding supply companies - they come in a large variety of sizes (~1/4 wide and 1/4" to 3" wide).  Also, try asking places that do large format architectural printing in your area, most places would probably give you a few for the asking (they come in boxes of 100-500).  If all else fails, I would be happy to send you a few to experiment with for the price of a SASE (padded).  :)

     

    The bridge is the mounting plate from a set of cheap handles I found in Home Depot next to the brass corners.  I can't for the life of me find a link on the website.  Next time I go back, I'll get the info for you.  

  • A 'Chicago Screw' is when you wake up to find a horse's head in your bed ... I think.

  • Dare I ask?  What's a Chicago screw?!  Also, what is the bridge made from?  Looks good.
  • Nice bridge, good idea!
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