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Topic: Need Emmons Rod/legs info |
Bob Hoffnar
From:
Austin, Tx
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Posted 6 Jan 2014 11:40 am |
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I am going to shorten the rods/legs on my PP Emmons so I am buying a tap and die set.
What is the thread size on the rods ? I might not need it because it looks like there is plenty of thread already. But I want it just in case I do need it.
What do you guys do for shortening the legs ?
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Chris Lucker
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Los Angeles, California USA
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Posted 6 Jan 2014 12:09 pm
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The threads are 10-32 for 3/16ths rods, and 8-32 for the skinnier LeGRande rods which are 5/32.
But, the threads are not cut with a die, they are rolled. You will get a sloppier fit with cut threads.
Which rods do you have? I have five different versions of Emmons pedal rods in my parts pile, and a lot are short. How many, how long and which version?
I also have shorter legs in my parts pile. Let me know the length and collet style you have.
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Kurt Kowalski
From:
Kendall, NY USA
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Posted 7 Jan 2014 5:46 am
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Bob,
If you don't need oem/original legs
I would suggest calling Sammy aging son up in Mass.
He will make you a set of lightweight aluminum legs that will surprise you... For about the cost of modifying your originals.
I have a set and the lightened up the load immensely.
Thanks for the pickup bro!
Kurt |
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John Davis
From:
Cambridge, U.K.
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Posted 7 Jan 2014 11:15 am
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Bob, I have a set that have been lowered by about 1 inch and I am looking to replace them with standard legs.... could we swap?? I am gonna have to find the 3 rods aswell  |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 7 Jan 2014 3:03 pm
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| Chris Lucker wrote: |
| ...the threads are not cut with a die, they are rolled. You will get a sloppier fit with cut threads. |
Only if the one who does the threading doesn't know what he's doing! 
Chris, where I work, we probably buy hundreds of thousands of screws each year, and our experience is that the "rolled is better (more accurate) than cut" argument simply isn't true. (The "go/no-go" guages tell the real story.) Screw manufacturers like rolled threads because they offer a substantial cost saving, and they also reduce the amount of chips and spent cutting fluids, which now require controlled disposal. |
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Chris Lucker
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Los Angeles, California USA
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Posted 7 Jan 2014 3:18 pm
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Clearly, I don't know how to cut threads with a die or on a lathe.
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Red Bellies, Bigsbys and a lot of other guitars. |
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Bob Snelgrove
From:
san jose, ca
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Posted 7 Jan 2014 3:37 pm Re: Need Emmons Rod/legs info
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| Bob Hoffnar wrote: |
I am going to shorten the rods/legs on my PP Emmons so I am buying a tap and die set.
What is the thread size on the rods ? I might not need it because it looks like there is plenty of thread already. But I want it just in case I do need it.
What do you guys do for shortening the legs ? |
Pop out the threaded part and use a good tubing cutter for the legs. The rears might abjust in an inch but not always.
bob
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 8 Jan 2014 5:23 pm
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Bob, I would trade legs with someone rather than going to the hassle of shortening the legs. I would also talk with Chris Lucker. He is very generous about helping out guys with problems such as you have when given a chance.
Jerry |
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John Davis
From:
Cambridge, U.K.
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Posted 9 Jan 2014 12:12 am
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I have now given up on finding someone to swap with and have ordered a new set from Gary Sill  |
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