Stuck truss rod nut

[ThreeChordWonder]

It's stuck solid.

Any suggestions?

 

[Chris Pile]

Are we talking Fender type or Gibson type?

 

[JMP/HBE]

not good.

 

[Securb]

I would let some Kroil soak in the nut overnight then try to gently rock it back and forth until it is loose. If it is stubborn still give it another application of the Kroil and let it sit another night.

https://www.amazon.com/Kano-Kroil-8...sr_1_10?keywords=kroil&qid=1678313916&sr=8-10

 

[NegativeEase]

I usually talk dirty to it, loosen it's attitude up a bit first

 

[ThreeChordWonder]

Are we talking Fender type or Gibson type?

Chinese. Allen key type.

 

[GuitarDoc]

I would let some Kroil soak in the nut overnight then try to gently rock it back and forth until it is loose. If it is stubborn still give it another application of the Kroil and let it sit another night.

https://www.amazon.com/Kano-Kroil-8...sr_1_10?keywords=kroil&qid=1678313916&sr=8-10

This

 

[larryguitar]

I usually try heat to loosen things up; it can break adhesives free and release moisture from wood to lubricate things.

Don't do this while the Kroil is on there, BTW, or you'll have a Bar-B-QCaster on your hands.


Larry

 

[JMP/HBE]

Chinese. Allen key type.

Are you using the long end of the Allen tool for leverage or short ? Should be long.
Being Chinese there is no guarantee the neck was even built w/a functioning TR.

 

[Securb]

Chinese. Allen key type.

As a last-ditch effort, after you try the Kroil a couple of times...cut the L off an Allen wrench, so it is a straight bar. Insert it in the nut and give it ONE GENTLE tap with a hammer very gingerly. I can not stress, do not wack it, you are just trying to knock it free a bit. Hit it very softly and lightly. This should open up the threads allowing you to get the nut moving, if not it should open up the threads enough for another application of Kroil allowing the Kroil to penetrate deeper.

Also when you apply the Kroil hang the guitar upside down so the solvent drains into the threads of the nut.

 

[ThreeChordWonder]

I usually try heat to loosen things up; it can break adhesives free and release moisture from wood to lubricate things.

Don't do this while the Kroil is on there, BTW, or you'll have a Bar-B-QCaster on your hands.


Larry

I don't like roasted maple necks either

 

[JMP/HBE]

As a last-ditch effort, after you try the Kroil a couple of times...cut the L off an Allen wrench, so it is a straight bar. Insert it in the nut and give it ONE GENTLE tap with a hammer very gingerly. I can not stress, do not wack it, you are just trying to knock it free a bit. Hit it very softly and lightly. This should open up the threads allowing you to get the nut moving, if not it should open up the threads enough for another application of Kroil allowing the Kroil to penetrate deeper.

Also when you apply the Kroil hang the guitar upside down so the solvent drains into the threads of the nut.

Thats heat treated tempered steel, no easy cut.

 

[misterwhizzy]

I usually try heat to loosen things up; it can break adhesives free and release moisture from wood to lubricate things.

Don't do this while the Kroil is on there, BTW, or you'll have a Bar-B-QCaster on your hands.


Larry

Perfect for fiery riffs.

 

[Wound_Up]

It's stuck solid.

Any suggestions?

Kroil or another good penetrating oil. Let it soak for 6 or 8 hours and try again. Also, try to tighten it first. Sometimes a stuck fastener will break loose if you tighten it first. It's an old trick used on exhaust manifold bolts on automobiles. Try to loosen exhaust manifold bolta without tightening first and they'll likely break. I learned that the hard way being stubborn when I was younger lol

Edit: guess someone beat me to the kroil suggestion lol there's another penetrating fluid I can't recall the name of that works amazingly well. You can watch it actually crawl UP the fastener threads from bottom to top. Trying to remember the company.

 

[Securb]

Thats heat treated tempered steel, no easy cut.

I cut them all the time with my Dremel. When I get an allen wrench with a bookshelves or piece of furniture, I always cut it and then stick it in the chuck of my screw gun to speed up the job. I am not suggesting he cut one from a nice set, but most people have some cheap ones in the junk drawer leftover from projects.

 

[ThreeChordWonder]

Are you using the long end of the Allen tool for leverage or short ? Should be long.
Being Chinese there is no guarantee the neck was even built w/a functioning TR.

I have a degree in mechanical engineering.

 

[JMP/HBE]

I cut them all the time with my Dremel. When I get an allen wrench with a bookshelves or piece of furniture, I always cut it and then stick it in the chuck of my screw gun to speed up the job. I am not suggesting he cut one from a nice set, but most people have some cheap ones in the junk drawer leftover from projects.

Why not buy a long T-handle Allen ?

 

[Securb]

Why not buy a long T-handle Allen ?

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[ThreeChordWonder]

Tired them all. This bugger is stuck solid. Might just have to live with the neck the way it is:banana:

 

[Securb]

Have you tried the power of prayer?