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PostPosted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:11 pm 
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Brazilian Rosewood
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One of the things I do when I build is to fabricate a custom truss rod washer made from .090” annealed 440-C steel.

It really helps spread the pressure and keep the wood from crushing when you tighten the truss rod.

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:53 am 
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That looks like a nice thick one that won't bend under pressure as a few I have seen have done. [:Y:] One of those extra things that will go unnoticed by most people.


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PostPosted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 7:46 am 
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First name: Richard
Last Name: Hutchings
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State: RI
Zip/Postal Code: 02889
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Great idea!

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