3D printed components take advantage of standard hardware. The bolt heads are ground flat on each side before slipping into the knob. They work surprisingly well. I have a few improvements in mind.

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Comment by Doug Thorsvik on March 28, 2021 at 8:55am

The cool thing about 3D printing is that once you have it right, creating another one is easy. I am tweaking the design for a 2-string chugger and trying to reduce the drag for a smoother experience tuning. It is taking a bit more effort than I like. I am printing some updated parts as I type. I started my 3D printing by send part designs to someone else to print($), but it got cumbersome. I find having the printer encourages experimentation. PLA plastic is pretty inexpensive, so I toss a lot of prototypes! I have no metalworking skills and my woodworking skills have improved. My finishing skills aren’t! One coat of Danish oil is it. That is what I love about building CBG’s, you can do what ever works for you! I’ll be interested in seeing what you come up with!

Comment by Southern Ray on March 28, 2021 at 7:43am

 I don't know whether I have the skills or not, Doug. Kind of the reason I want to try it. I have machinist and fab experience with metal, though I don't have the equipment, what I do have is time and I can do a fair amount with files and hand saws. I also recently got me a used BladeRunner and I can get small bits of wood down to some fine enough tolerances that, (I think), I can make one of these. I can add small bits of metal in strategic places to make it last awhile... again, I think I can...

 Cheers!

Comment by Doug Thorsvik on March 28, 2021 at 7:13am

You are welcome! If you have the skills with wood, go for it Southern Ray! I have wanted to make diy tuners for years, but they have to work well and be within my skill set! 3D printing lets me do that and the design for these is not real complicated. With the exception of grinding down some bolt heads and nuts, the printer does the heavy lifting!

Comment by Southern Ray on March 28, 2021 at 6:45am
Thinking more on this... I might just try to modify this design to work with hardwood.
Thanks again!
Comment by Southern Ray on March 28, 2021 at 6:42am
Really cool, Doug. Our library has a program that allows users to submit a printing job once in awhile. I wasn't particularly interested...until now.
Thank you very much!

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