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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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.
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.
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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.