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Topic: Lost Tuning Wrench - Help Needed |
David Ward
From:
White Rock, BC,Canada
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Posted 9 Apr 2007 7:00 pm |
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I've lost my tuning wrench (probably not the first to do so) and need to know what size hex socket is used for the George L tuning nuts on Carter Steels. I sure would like to play in tune for the next couple of weeks until I can get one in.
Thanks in advance,
David |
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jay thompson
From:
east peoria, il USA
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Posted 9 Apr 2007 7:06 pm
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David,
Go to SEARS and purchase a 3/16 deep socket. Find a piece ot non-slip stair tread to wrap around it and you have the best wrench available at the cheapest price. Regards, Jay Thompson |
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Larry Strawn
From:
Golden Valley, Arizona, R.I.P.
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Posted 9 Apr 2007 7:31 pm
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I like the complete "nut driver" best! Easy to hold, big enough you can find it in yer pack a seat! 
Larry
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Ray Minich
From:
Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra
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Posted 10 Apr 2007 12:00 pm
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Deepwell socket too...
It may be a ratchet (wrench) to you, but it's a socket (wrench) to me...
Sockit to me..
Sockit to me..
Sockit to me.. |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 10 Apr 2007 12:17 pm
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| Ray Minich wrote: |
Deepwell socket too...
It may be a ratchet (wrench) to you, but it's a socket (wrench) to me...
Sockit to me..
Sockit to me..
Sockit to me.. |
If you have 5 if them and they all die and you bury them all in separate graves, with a letter in each to differentiate them, the 5th one will be socket tomb E.
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Mike Wheeler
From:
Delaware, Ohio, USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2007 2:41 pm
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OK, Mike! Go to your room.
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Mike |
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2007 3:47 pm
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| Best one I've found yet is the deep 3/16" socket in the handle of a stubby screwdriver. Just drill out the handle so the socket is a TIGHT fit in there. It's still compact, and has enough handle to get a grip on. And for players who tune splits in the end of the neck, cut the allen wrench down to length, heat it (small plumbers LP torch is great!), and press it into the handle, leaving about 3/4" protruding from the end. A drill press works wonders for making these little darlin's. |
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Ray Minich
From:
Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra
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Posted 11 Apr 2007 6:46 am
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My compliments on the "Deep Thoughts"... 
I wonder how many years Mike P. had that one laying in wait ready to use it.... |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 11 Apr 2007 11:25 am
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| Ray Minich wrote: |
I wonder how many years Mike P. had that one laying in wait ready to use it.... |
Decades, Ray, I don;t want to tell you how many.
Seriously, I don't know why everybody doesn't have a bunch of spares. $10.00 will get you a lifetime supply of these wrenches at any hardware store.
I keep 2 in my paca-seat 2 in my living room and 2 more in my basement.
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Jim Sliff
From:
Lawndale California, USA
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Posted 15 Apr 2007 7:36 am
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Mike - thank you for reminding me how old I am! Wow, that was a groaner...so of course very funny.
I keep the orginal GFI tool in a bag (with picks, strings, allen wrench etc.) that hangs on my steel and a spare nut driver in my gig box. WIth my Fenders (which use a Phillips head screwdriver) it's a little easier, since I always have those with me.
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1930's/40's Rickenbacher/Rickenbacker 6&8 string lap steels
1921 Weissenborn Style 2; Hilo&Schireson hollownecks
Appalachian, Regal & Dobro squarenecks
1959 Fender 400 9+2 B6;1960's Fender 800 3+3+2; 1948 Fender Dual-8 Professional |
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 15 Apr 2007 7:58 am
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David, I think the original George L's tuning wrench is the best answer. You could take any of the above advise to get you by until I could send you a George L's. I am a dealer of George L's products and would be happy to put you one or two in the mail.
Jerry |
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