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Post by Bo Grohl on Oct 8, 2023 18:28:48 GMT
Hi Snakehips. Did this happen? I'm looking for 12 dobro coverplate screws for a wood body. Slot or Phillips. Cheers, TT
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Post by snakehips on Oct 8, 2023 21:50:09 GMT
Hi TT,
Erm, no, not quite yet !
Firstly though, if you need screws for a woodbody, I don't think the screws I'm having made will be right for your guitar.
The coverplate screws being made are sheet screws - parallel-sided, flat-ended with lots of threads in the short wee screw - for metal-bodied Nationals.
Later Nationals used pointed, self-taping screws, with less threads in the screw length - even for metal bodies Nationals (as early as 1934-ish onwards, on guitars like Duolians & Triolians).
I had a 1937 squareneck Tricone - and they had sheet screws on that guitar though - so I assume sheet screws were still used for high-end Nationals like Tricones.
I'll keep y'all posted when I have perfect sheet screws, with the low dome, slotted heads, in nickel-plated brass.
I'm fairly sure (although tell me if I'm wrong), that you will need wood screws, or self tapping screws (if that's different !).
There has been a delay in the screws I ordered, I'm sorry to say.
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Post by Michael Messer on Oct 9, 2023 10:02:56 GMT
Before this thread started a few months ago, I spoke with Snakehips/Richard about whether it broke the forum's advertising rules, and I decided that because Richard is doing this as a labour of love and absolutely not as a business venture, that it is fine to have it on the forum.
I should also add that I am involved in helping Richard get these screws made to original National specifications, or as close as we can. I am also not doing it for profit, I am just helping Richard because I too want to see these screws made available.
Just thought I should explain this, in case anyone thinks it is an advertising thread.
Shine On Michael
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Post by radiodog on Feb 28, 2024 11:10:01 GMT
Dear Snakehips,
are there any news about a delivery date of the screws yet? I am pretty much interested. Thanks for your efforts.
Best Peter
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Post by leeophonic on Feb 28, 2024 13:44:38 GMT
Any updates on the screws Regards Lee
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Post by snakehips on Feb 28, 2024 20:13:16 GMT
Hi again !
Well, I did get a first batch of screws that are perfect, EXCEPT the screw head diameter is just little too large - 4.9mm diameter, instead of 4.5mm. It was my mistake - and I’m kicking myself for it. They fit perfectly though.
I have had a new batch of screws (I’m calling Batch 2 !) on order for a while - and these ones will have the correct spec. I don’t have updates as to when I might get the improved Batch 2 screws - but I will let you all know, when I do. All I do know is that it takes a long time from ordering to receiving the custom-made batch of screws. The wait will be worth it though.
If anyone is desperate to try Batch 1 screws with the slight larger screw heads, I have plenty !!!!!!! (PM me) I sent a couple of sets to one reso fanatic and he was delighted with them.
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Post by resonatadog on Mar 10, 2024 19:20:27 GMT
I’m after a machine head screw for my NRP standard tuners. If anyone can help. Not desperate, but would be nice to one
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