Best way to convert kahler nut to floyd nut

[Rhmsc8]

Before I start I thought I would throw this out here.....[img]/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]


What is the best way to convert from a Kahler lock behind the nut to a Floyd Rose nut (not behind) Up against the fretboard?

Just file behind the board until it is the right height and level?
Should I use a Dremel instead of a file??
If anyone here has done this, how did you go about it? What problems should I look forward too, if any?


As always, thank you in advance for any help that you may be [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[etaeniura]

Re: Best way to convert kahler nut to floyd nut

have a good tech do it. Or else just leave it the way it is.

[Rhmsc8]

Re: Best way to convert kahler nut to floyd nut

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have a good tech do it. Or else just leave it the way it is.

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I appreciate the conern. However, with out trying to do it, I will never learn to do it. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] I am not overly concerned with this guitar either. Hence, I am on my own here. Does anyone have any advide before I bite into her today.

Thanks

[RR05xx]

Re: Best way to convert kahler nut to floyd nut

Make sure you have a good supply of thin metal (my tech uses brass) shims so you can set the nut hieght properly.

[Grandturk]

Re: Best way to convert kahler nut to floyd nut

What kind of neck are you doing this on? If its a Charvel model style, angled pointy, you'll need to create a platform for the floyd nut to sit on.

[Rhmsc8]

Re: Best way to convert kahler nut to floyd nut

Hi guys,

Thanks for the info. Yes it is a model series. Model 6 to be exact. I was planning on using a piece of rosewood for the platform. However, closest to the board still needs to be brought down. Then I figured when I got close to the right height I would add the platform and get them level.

Does that sound about right?

What do you think would be the best way to take the wood out a file, or something other?


Thanks for the help.

[MetalMedal II]

Re: Best way to convert kahler nut to floyd nut

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What do you think would be the best way to take the wood out a file, or something other?



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I suspect the most precise would be a nut seating file, like they use to prepare a traditional style nut.

Like these from Stew-mac:
http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tools/Sp...ting_File.html

[Rhmsc8]

Re: Best way to convert kahler nut to floyd nut

Cool, I will def check those out.

Thanks all [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]