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Methods to straighten T rods

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I am sure this must have been discussed before but want to get others procedure of how they straighten out slightly bent T rods. I have a bunch of old t rods that are slightly bent and not straight. Some are the rods and some are bent a little at the T. Threads seem to be fine. Most work but hate the wobble.

Posted on 11 years ago
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I thought you'd get some comments by now..... you can try a vise with some wood in the jaws to avoid marring the T rods. This should work for small bends in the middle. Slowly open and close turning the rod as you go each time for correction. Getting close to the head can be harder. You can also try a brass or plastic hammer/mallet again to avoid marring the T rods. Slowly working the bends straight. Some odd scraps of wood or brass to brace sometimes help. Here's a good one I have. From my RK bass. Good luck I hope more chime in with some good fixes! I could use some too.

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Glenn.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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From FFR428

I thought you'd get some comments by now..... you can try a vise with some wood in the jaws to avoid marring the T rods. This should work for small bends in the middle. Slowly open and close turning the rod as you go each time for correction. Getting close to the head can be harder. You can also try a brass or plastic hammer/mallet again to avoid marring the T rods. Slowly working the bends straight. Some odd scraps of wood or brass to brace sometimes help. Here's a good one I have. From my RK bass. Good luck I hope more chime in with some good fixes! I could use some too.

That's about all I would do...good advice.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Yes, I agree with FFR428...I have straightened many T-rods with a vise...Take your time and use softeners such as wood, cloth, etc. and you should have success...

Cheers

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Thanks for the tips. I have several that are just like the one in ffr426 pic.

Posted on 11 years ago
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From vibes

Thanks for the tips. I have several that are just like the one in ffr426 pic.

For that I'm going to channel a "V" into a brass bushing I have. There's a long bolt screwed into the end and I use it as a punch/drift type of tool with a hammer. The V will hold the bent area in place as I hammer it straight. Then the vise to straighten the shank of the rod itself after the small bends are fixed. Hopefully it works out!! Cooked Egg

Glenn.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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