daveq Posted October 21, 2003 Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 I'm looking for a way to cut the block (I think it's called the tone block?) where the strings attach so that it will be slightly less in length. I don't have access to many metal working tools so if I can't cut it, I would like to see if I can buy a shorter one somewhere. Anyone know if this is possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted October 21, 2003 Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 you might want to take it to a local metal machine shop or something, since it's just one cut probably only be like 10$ max i'm guessing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 21, 2003 Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 If you have a NAPA autoparts place near to you they usually have a machine shop or know where one is that will do it fairly inexpensive, plus you can get them to redrill the end for the springs. I've cut one myself before using a hacksaw and trust me it took way to long to do. Then it took 4 drill bit's to put the holes back in, I kept breaking them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehle Posted October 21, 2003 Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 If you have a NAPA autoparts place near to you they usually have a machine shop or know where one is that will do it fairly inexpensive, plus you can get them to redrill the end for the springs. I've cut one myself before using a hacksaw and trust me it took way to long to do. Then it took 4 drill bit's to put the holes back in, I kept breaking them off. I can see it now, we're all going to bug our local Napa dealers for use of their machine shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saber Posted October 21, 2003 Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 I don't have access to many metal working tools so if I can't cut it, I would like to see if I can buy a shorter one somewhere. Anyone know if this is possible? Didn't Brian answer this in a previous thread: http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.ph...e%20block&st=15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted October 21, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 Thank you very much. I'll try the NAPA thing and if that doesn't work, AllParts seems to have what I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_urr_A Posted October 21, 2003 Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 Do what I'm gonna do, let it stick out as far as it likes! Sometimes feels strange (especially when you can do dives by moving the guitar to the left.... ), but it doesn't bother me much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saber Posted October 22, 2003 Report Share Posted October 22, 2003 Keep in mind that a shorter tone block will require more spring tension because it becomes a smaller lever. So depending how much you shorten it, you may have to add another spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted October 22, 2003 Report Share Posted October 22, 2003 Do what I'm gonna do, let it stick out as far as it likes! Sometimes feels strange (especially when you can do dives by moving the guitar to the left.... ), but it doesn't bother me much... my floyd actually wouldn't return properly to tune until i cut the block so that the springs lined up correctly with the spring claw... now that it's the right size it's perfect.... i'm suprised you don't have problems with yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budman68 Posted October 22, 2003 Report Share Posted October 22, 2003 Hey Dave, if you don't have any success, I'd be happy to do it for you(I'm a toolmaker by trade). Just let me know, Dave-> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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