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Flattened JM trem screws for UK?
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 5:36 am
by Ozone7
Hi.
I have the classic low E touching the rounded screw head on the trem.
Can anybody point me to a source for a flatter/non-domed replacement available in the UK?
Rather not run the screws upside down.
Thanks!
Re: Flattened JM trem screws for UK?
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:22 pm
by schroeder
I bought a box of slotted screws with the same head. Tried out several until one lines up nice.
Re: Flattened JM trem screws for UK?
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:58 am
by Veitchy
schroeder wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:22 pm
I bought a box of slotted screws with the same head. Tried out several until one lines up nice.
How have I never seen this as as solution before?
Re: Flattened JM trem screws for UK?
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 3:07 am
by JSett
I made some years ago with some stainless bolts. I used a bench grinder (you could easily do it with a Dremel or fine engineers file if you took it slowly). With the bench grinder it took me about 2-5 seconds to flatten them off the right amount.
Re: Flattened JM trem screws for UK?
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 6:00 am
by parry
schroeder wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:22 pm
I bought a box of slotted screws with the same head. Tried out several until one lines up nice.
Is there still enough room for the string to vibrate freely? If so, that is genius!
Re: Flattened JM trem screws for UK?
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 9:11 pm
by schroeder
Yes. Very little movement at that point. I like it as a solution because it keeps the overall aesthetic. #8-32 x 1/4”. Worth a try.
Re: Flattened JM trem screws for UK?
Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 2:36 am
by Francer
Some info here, including the screw thread size you need …
https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussi ... ed-my-mind