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David Friedlander

 

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New York, New York, USA
Post  Posted 19 Sep 2021 3:11 pm    
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Hi Fellow Steelers!
I have a keyless Lamar guitar - the strings wrap around a bolt which requires a 2.2mm Allen wrench.
Seems like everyplace I check has 2 or 2.5mm
Any specialty shops you guys know of?
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Christopher Peck


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Seattle
Post  Posted 19 Sep 2021 4:06 pm    
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You're looking for a 3/32" allen key.

https://www.amazon.com/EKLIND-51906-Cushion-T-Handle-wrench/dp/B000189QQA/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=3%2F32+allen+key&qid=1632096225&sr=8-2
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David Friedlander

 

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New York, New York, USA
Post  Posted 19 Sep 2021 4:13 pm    
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Totally appreciate the reply..but 3/32 = 2.38mm
I don't think it will fit...
I have a single wrench- and an accurate means to measure the 2.2mm Strange that virtually all the sets go from 2-2.5mm
I found this guy...less than ideal, bt it ill work
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086XC2BYV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'd really like tyo find a seller that has the old fashioned "L" shape wrenches.....
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Christopher Peck


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Seattle
Post  Posted 19 Sep 2021 4:22 pm    
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you'll find the tolerances closer with the 3/32" than the 2 or 2.5 mm. We're talking 7 thousandths of an inch after all.
Even so, you'll have the whole gamut with the two sets there. When you find the one that fits best you can always pick up a T-handle wrench that size.
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Jerry Overstreet


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Louisville Ky
Post  Posted 19 Sep 2021 5:01 pm    
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Yeah, no 2.2 mm size hex wrench. Must be 3/32 .093
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Rich Peterson


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Moorhead, MN
Post  Posted 19 Sep 2021 8:12 pm    
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2mm = just over 1/16 inch
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Bobby D. Jones

 

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West Virginia, USA
Post  Posted 19 Sep 2021 8:17 pm    
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Try a 3/32 inch allen wrench, If it don't fit.
Do what we done working on Volkswagen bugs and German mining equipment years ago, Before metric allen wrenches were redly
available in USA.
Take the next size larger yankee wrench, And with a stone or file carefully cut down the wrench till it fit perfect in the Allen head socket.
I have many tools that have been modified to fit, Working on special fasteners.
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Ken Pippus


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Langford, BC, Canada
Post  Posted 19 Sep 2021 9:03 pm    
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It seems really unlikely Lamar used anything with a metric measurement, especially an obscure one.
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Jerry Overstreet


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Louisville Ky
Post  Posted 19 Sep 2021 10:04 pm    
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I owned a keyless Lamar but it was several years ago and it was his first guitar. I actually don't remember for sure, but I think it had #6 hex socket head screws and that took a 7/64 hex wrench. I know it wasn't anything oddball but he built several guitars after that.

Your guitar could have #4 socket heads, but that sounds really small for holddown screws and would probably take a 3/32 or perhaps 2.5mm allen key.


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David Friedlander

 

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New York, New York, USA
Post  Posted 20 Sep 2021 6:29 am    
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Thanks for the tips guys!
The guitar had some different screws holding the strings- they were too soft, so he sent me these years back. I’ll get a photo and post it later.
I guess I should call Lamar as well.
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Jerry Overstreet


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Louisville Ky
Post  Posted 20 Sep 2021 7:55 am    
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Yeah, I'd call him. He was always very helpful to me when I owned his guitar. Let us know how you come out with the wrench size.

So, replacements...I hadn't considered it, but they might be button head screws which would cover more area.
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David Friedlander

 

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New York, New York, USA
Post  Posted 20 Sep 2021 8:22 am    
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Luckily, I did find a few workable L wrenches in 2.2mm in an old tool box...

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Jerry Overstreet


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Louisville Ky
Post  Posted 20 Sep 2021 9:03 am    
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Cool! Cool Glad you got it sorted out.

That keyless unit is the same as the one on the guitar I had. I really like the way it works and it's compact size.
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David Friedlander

 

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New York, New York, USA
Post  Posted 20 Sep 2021 9:11 am    
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While looking for a pic of the axe, I came across this older pic showing the original screws...they were just too soft....



Here's the guitar- it's so amazing. I've never seen a smaller PSG, yet it sounds as big as anything.....Light too:)

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John Hyland

 

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South Australia
Post  Posted 22 Sep 2021 12:55 am    
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https://www.mcmaster.com/hex-keys/system-of-measurement~metric/
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David Friedlander

 

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New York, New York, USA
Post  Posted 23 Sep 2021 10:54 am    
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First thing- thank you all gentlemen!! This forum is amazing.
I had gone to McMaster before.....when you choose 2.2mm, the selection is terrible- no "L" wrenches at all.
As mentioned, thank goodness I found a few. I've also left a message for Lamar.....no response yet. Does anyone know Lamar- or have heard from him?
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David Friedlander

 

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New York, New York, USA
Post  Posted 24 Sep 2021 9:50 am    
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Great news- I just spoke with Lamar- what a true gentleman!!
The solution is 7/64ths....
Had a super fun gig last night, using my Lamar, through a 1978 Pro Reverb......what tone....I love my Lamar Guitar!!

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Bill Fisher

 

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Oklahoma, USA
Post  Posted 24 Sep 2021 4:22 pm    
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as Jerry said, above.

Bill.
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