buckethead777 Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 (edited) Well the tutorial is wrong cause tap size is NOT 10x1.25. Matter of fact it's not metric,fine or course! Even the guys in the hardware shop didn't know what it was. So does anyone know a way around this, so i can fit the trem arm holder in the new hole. It's for a Edge tremolo. Thanks guys,any suggestion is welcome. Vuk from Edited January 19, 2005 by buckethead777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Ummm....10mm x 1.25 *is* a metric size. I can double-check, but I think that's the correct pitch as well. If it's not, you can choose 1.0 (coarse) or 1.5 (fine). That's it for 10mm tap pitch. Check the pitch on your original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckethead777 Posted January 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Well the thing is really small comparing to 10mmx1.25. 10x1.25 is like double the size of the thread on the trem arm holder. Darn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 I'm trying to remember the thread gauges off the top of my head (so I don't have to go disassemble a trem....sad, considering I love to take stuff apart. LOL). I think the thread gauges on these two parts are 9mm x 1.0: Arm Holder: http://www.ibanez.com/parts/2002_PARTS/el_...es/2LE2-13C.JPG Arm Holder Locknut: http://www.ibanez.com/parts/2002_PARTS/el_...ges/2LE2-14.JPG That would make the threads in the trem baseplate....9mm x 1.0. If someone has one apart, feel free to correct me. I'll double-check next time I have an Edge in pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckethead777 Posted January 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2005 (edited) Have a look at this photo: http://au.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/vuk_bortn...c2f.jpg&.src=ph See mine is older style Trem arm holder, but i hope you're right that it's a 9mmx1.0 thread.I'll check it Edited January 20, 2005 by buckethead777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 I'm not sure if Ibanez changed the dimensions/thread size & gauge of the trem arm holders over the years, but we'll soon find out. Keep us updated on the thread size you come up with. If there's new information, we'll get it to Brian so he can update the tutorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckethead777 Posted January 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Kevan, you were right, it is a 9mmx1.0, and that tap is so hard to find. I've been to 3 mechanics, and 2 engineers, and none of 'em hand that size tap. Any suggesitons? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 You're in "metric heaven", and none of those guys had a 9x1.0? Disappointing. I have a set that looks exactly like this one: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Disp...temnumber=31795 It's a little pricey to get just one tap, but then again, you'd be the only guy in town with a 9x1.0 tap and die. You might also check FleaBay. Single taps will be expensive, so a nice complete set might be the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckethead777 Posted January 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 That's a very nice set you've got there. Yeah i've checked "FleaBay",and there's one for $9.95 and $9.50 for postage,so i might go for that. I can't really let myself buy a $90 set since i paid about $90 for the tremolo.you know what i mean. Hey, thanks for all your help, your a legend Vuk from Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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