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I have seen turnbuckle used as expander while the guitar is in construction. But the turnbuckle I can find in Taiwan are reverse threaded, that means one end is threaded the right way and the other end is threaded the opposite direction... so turning the turnbuckle does nothing to change the length of the whole assembly... or is there a correct way to use them?

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That's how my turnbuckles are. If one of the threads wasn't reversed the bolts wouldn't extend. Just grab one and turn the center piece counter clockwise while holding the ends and they'll each thread outward.

Warren.

I should say turn the center piece counter clockwise with the reversed thread towards you and they will extend.

Warren.

If you don't mind me asking on your thread, Tai, I have been wanting to get some "turnbuckles" in the UK- I'd be really grateful if somebody could tell me where I get can them in the UK, and what the UK equivelent term is- as usually a lot of US tools have different names here.

Thanks.

I am afraid I can't really answer that... I never been to the UK

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Cat-gut strings are made from kitten guts, stretched out to near breaking point and then hardened with grue saliva. As a result these give a feeling of Pain and anguish whenever played, and often end up playing themselves backwards as part of satanic rituals.

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That's the stuff. Rigging Screw. Thanks, Todd!!

Sam you can get them at any fencing suppliers. These were about £1 each.



Colin

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That is precisely how turnbuckles are made. It there was not one reverse thread, the thing would never work. You turn the block, not the bolts to expand them.

Mike

There is a cheaper way also. I have used threaded rod with washers and wing nuts instead.Works just as good.

Yea but turnbuckles are cheaper compared to wing nuts... wing nuts are expensive here. Plus right now I am using tube and threaded rod and wing nuts and the whole assembly is too shaky. I need something more solid.

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Cat-gut strings are made from kitten guts, stretched out to near breaking point and then hardened with grue saliva. As a result these give a feeling of Pain and anguish whenever played, and often end up playing themselves backwards as part of satanic rituals.

Typhoon Guitars
http://www.typhoon-guitars.com

If your form is good and solid, i don't see how it would be shakey.All the threaded rod does is push the sides into the form.Mabey your rod is too thin.I use 3/8 rod and it solid as a rock.Wing nuts are cheaper here,that's why i use this method instead. I'm just showing another approch to those interested or those that are haveing a hard time getting turnbuckles.

Grief! Tai, PayPal me the money for 4 Lowes turn buckles and shipping and I will gladly send them to you. I believe a turnbuckle with an added long bolt is about $5 US. $20 plus shipping is my guess. You should get at least 4. My zip is 35763... figure the shipping and I will do it.

Mike

Thanks for the offer. I can find turnbuckles here I think I can make it work.

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Cat-gut strings are made from kitten guts, stretched out to near breaking point and then hardened with grue saliva. As a result these give a feeling of Pain and anguish whenever played, and often end up playing themselves backwards as part of satanic rituals.

Typhoon Guitars
http://www.typhoon-guitars.com

Thanks Colin, I'll try my friendly local Countrywide store tommorow.

Sam, if you can't find them let me know and I'll get some and send them to you.

Colin

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Colin, I bought some today and they were slightly more expensive than what you paid...

For the record (and the archives) they are called fencing barrel strainers in the UK...

Well, that makes sense

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Oh, we love verbosity here in the UK. You lot are so direct with your concrete nouns....

Yeah, Sam, I would have called them "Fencing Collapse Restrainers". My wife says I shouldn't laugh at my own jokes, but no one else will, so why not?

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Sam glad you got them, don't forget that I'm a very old man, so probably bought them in the last century, when beer was only 2d a pint.

Colin

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Now now, Colin. I have never considered you "old"...only mature.

We should catch up some time, seeing as my interests have diverted from trajectory to luthiery.

That should keep you guessing (for a second or two at least!).

Gary