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Post by nyeguitarist on Apr 10, 2010 23:44:14 GMT -5
Earlier this week I got an NM spyder saddle for $5! such a score, since they cost $25-$30 each off wammi world. ;D
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Post by nyeguitarist on Apr 10, 2010 23:44:39 GMT -5
oh, and this was bought from ebay. Forgot to mention that somehow
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Post by heem6 on Apr 11, 2010 1:59:12 GMT -5
That IS a great deal. Congratulations!
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Post by nyeguitarist on Apr 11, 2010 20:04:54 GMT -5
Haha, thanks. I mainly need it because the hex wrench hole on one of my string lock bolts is completly worn off. and those parts run $8 each alone
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Post by Bodaggit23 on Apr 12, 2010 0:26:42 GMT -5
I thought about replacing the Stringlock Bolts on my purple HM, because it has the "flathead" style, but like you said, at $8 each, it would be a spendy option.
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Post by nyeguitarist on Apr 14, 2010 20:39:06 GMT -5
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Post by Bodaggit23 on Apr 14, 2010 23:39:46 GMT -5
I saw those too, and they are probably better than the stock Kahler pieces, but they're not black, and still not hex. ;D
The Kahler pieces are worse because they're hollow in the center.
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Post by heem6 on Apr 15, 2010 12:28:41 GMT -5
I have a stripped out string lock on my new HM and needed to replace one. This one is chrome so those will work perfectly. Thanks for reminding me they're out there! I just ordered a set.
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Post by lbeast on Apr 15, 2010 13:29:52 GMT -5
I saw those SS remakes as well. The seller was smart to make them out of SS. He's right they will last longer than the originals made of softer metal
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Post by Bodaggit23 on Apr 15, 2010 15:22:47 GMT -5
Technically, Stainless Steel is softer than carbon steels. 
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Post by lbeast on Apr 15, 2010 19:46:25 GMT -5
Well that may be "Mr. I made a metal guitar 2010", but are the original screws in the Kahlers carbon steel? If so are there carbon steels that are more maleable (softer for the layman) than SS? Riddle me that Batman!!!!! LOL ;D
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Post by Bodaggit23 on Apr 15, 2010 22:40:36 GMT -5
Well that may be "Mr. I made a metal guitar 2010", but are the original screws in the Kahlers carbon steel? If so are there carbon steels that are more maleable (softer for the layman) than SS? Riddle me that Batman!!!!! LOL ;D [/size][/quote]
First of all, yes, all the hardware in the Kahler assemblies are carbon steel.
How can you tell? Put a magnet on the piece in question.
If the magnet sticks, it's carbon based metal. Magnets do not stick very well, or at all, to low/non carbon metals.
Second, basically no, all carbon steels are harder than non carbon based metals.
For a general example:
Stainless Steels range from between 70-90 hardness.
Carbon Steels range from between 140-190 |
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Post by heem6 on Apr 16, 2010 1:37:10 GMT -5
"So uh, Normy! Lemme tell ya about yer average carbon steel, there. It was invented in China during the Kar Bahn dynasty. A fact, by the way, that many Chinese are not even aware of. Thieves made off with the original formula and hence it became known as Kar Bahn Steal." "Now Norm, an appreciate audience will usually buy a round of beer for the storyteller, so whaddya say buddy?"  Absolutely no offense intended to Bodaggit, I'm getting a kick out of schooling LBeast here! haha. |
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Post by Bodaggit23 on Apr 16, 2010 6:39:46 GMT -5
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Post by lbeast on Apr 16, 2010 8:25:50 GMT -5
If the magnet sticks, it's carbon based metal. Magnets do not stick very well, or at all, to low/non carbon metals.
Jim, who's schooling who now?  |
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