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Threaded Truss Rod

#4
Stripped.:rolleyes: Or rounded out.

Someone will chime in with a decent way to remove it. I know how I'd do it but don't feel like being shot down at the moment. Then replace it with a new one.

In the meantime, proper terminology will lead to better and faster replies.

Good luck, Weirdo.
 
#5
you mean stripped not threaded.

You can try putting a piece of duct tape or even a rubber band over the proper size allen key. The tape or band will hopefully fill in the voids and allow you to loosen the nut. I'd only loosen the nut that way you can remove it completely and replace it with a non stripped nut.

Stew Mac sells a tool called the gripper, but thats a more expensive route.
 
#8
Weirdo said:
Sorry, Australian terms, we say Threaded, miscommunication.

Anyhow, Yeah, Stripped. So you say Duct tape could fix it?
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Do we? Not in my neck of the woods; I'd say stripped :confused:

Anyway, you need a screw extractor: http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/se...crew extractor&look.x=0&look.y=0&tempOverride

You may need to use a set of vice grips to turn the extractor, as the headstock will prevent you from using the standard 'tap & die' handle normally used with these. Good luck.
 
#9
Weirdo said:
Sorry, Australian terms, we say Threaded, miscommunication.

Anyhow, Yeah, Stripped. So you say Duct tape could fix it?
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Well its really not going to fix the problem, its just a way of getting the nut to turn so you can get it off and replace it.

You simply put a few small pieces of duct tape over the end of the allen key, insert the key and turn. Doesn't always works, as it kind of depends on how rounded out or stripped the nut is.

its the same concept with the rubberband.
 
#10
Yeah... for the record I was not being argumentative or sarcastic, I just did not understand what he was asking, nor do I presume that everyone here has the same skill level with adjusting an instrument, or a complete understanding of the mechanical function of all features of their instrument.
 
#11
swingingoodtime said:
Do we? Not in my neck of the woods; I'd say stripped :confused:

Anyway, you need a screw extractor: http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/se...crew extractor&look.x=0&look.y=0&tempOverride

You may need to use a set of vice grips to turn the extractor, as the headstock will prevent you from using the standard 'tap & die' handle normally used with these. Good luck.
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Sorry, I wasn't thinking; this method is used to REMOVE stripped screws, not allow ongoing adjustment of. It will destroy the inside of the socket. However, that may still have to be your ultimate course of action for a long term solution; I suspect that duct tape will not provide a firm enough grip, given how tight truss rods tend to be.

Perhaps check with the manufacturer and see if they can advise on whether the rod can be removed and replaced. Then either replace the whole rod, or get a new head welded on top of the original (if no replacement is available).

Btw, this highlights the importance of using the correct sized hex key and ensuring correct & full insertion at all times.
 

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