JimBobTTD Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 The title pretty much sums it all up. I'm returning an old Burny to the ranks of the playable and I need to give the neck some relief. I have a 5mm allen key (among others) which looks like it will fit, but the channel in the headstock is laughingly small - 2cm from truss rod nut to solid wood. Hence, my allen keys will simply not fit in the hole, so I can't adjust the rod. So...I've trawled eBay and I can't see any which look like they fit the bill. I don't have any shops locally I can use. Do any of you know where I can get an allen key with a short "L" bit? I really don't want to hack out any wood from the headstock, even if it could prove practical further down the line. Thanks in advance for any help! If any of you happen to have anything (4-5mm) which would work hanging around, I'll gladly take them off your hands! Any other ideas how I can get at this rod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Buy a cheap one from B and Q and cut it down to size may be the best option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 That's plan B. Assuming these keys are available, I'm sure they would be cheaper than buying a clamp to hold my current key to my workbench! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 [quote name='tonybassplayer' post='268487' date='Aug 23 2008, 03:53 PM']Buy a cheap one from B and Q and cut it down to size may be the best option[/quote] +1..... soory bud looks like your only option! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmanady Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I had the same problem,and usually allen keys are hardened,and a hack saw wont cut it very easily..i have a bench grinder and used that to grind it to the perfect length... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 [quote name='bassmanady' post='268569' date='Aug 23 2008, 08:15 PM']I had the same problem,and usually allen keys are hardened,and a hack saw wont cut it very easily..i have a bench grinder and used that to grind it to the perfect length...[/quote] Oh dear...that's the kind of thing I really want to know, but really do not want to hear! I had a hunch, though. They are pretty hardy things, but unfortunately I do not have a grinder. Any suggestions on how else to shorten the key? I'm starting to think that this is the only logical way forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cernael Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Go to your local auto repair shop (or some similarly industrial spot), and ask if they have a grinder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_K Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 *laughs, but in a serious way* Post it over here and I'll do it for you lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 You could try getting a ball end hex key. They allow the bolt head and the driver tip to be up to about 20-30 degrees out of alignment. Oh, and if they're available, pay the extra and get Bondhus - they're by far the best you can buy. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 Some hex-cellent tips here - thanks! Steve_K - I may have to take you up on that offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 JB, you can send it to me too if Steve cant do it let me know what length youwant and I'll trim it off im the workshop. 5 min job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 [quote name='tonybassplayer' post='268487' date='Aug 23 2008, 03:53 PM']Buy a cheap one from B and Q and cut it down to size may be the best option[/quote] That's what I did... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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