How to make a truss rod

[Kiwicanfly]

Hi team I'm a first time builder working on a electric hollow body build. I have a plan that shows a 550mm truss rod I'm having no luck finding one in NZ. Can any one point me in the direction on info how to make one? Cheers

[kiwigeo]

Gore and Gilet's books contain a section on making up truss rods.

[Taffy Evans]

Hi, Hi, I used to make my own rods back in the day and still do if I need a custom size. Basic description: They are only one-way acting and consist of a 3/16/steel rod bent in half and taped as shown with aluminum tape One end stops at the brass block while the other goes through the block and is threaded to take a nut of your choice. In my case, I use a Fender-style bullet-style nut.

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I got this idea from William Cumpiano’s book Guitar Making Tradition and Technology. I got my book in 1989 but there have been reissues since then. A great book for the beginner.
Cheers Taff

[asgilbert]

Sothern Tonewoods have a pretty good selection at reasonable prices
https://southerntonewoods.com.au/
Cheers

[Bruce McC]

Do a Google search " how to make a truss rod for a guitar".

[Kiwicanfly]

Thank you Martin and Taffy thats just what I have been looking for

[Taffy Evans]

Hi again, just came across this in one of my files...

I used to get the brass blocks from Gilet in Sydney.
Cheers Taff

[Kiwicanfly]

Thanks Taffy that is such a big help takes all the guesswork out of the equation