tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post6243872599252765013..comments2024-03-06T06:57:59.305-08:00Comments on DIY Strat (and other guitar & audio projects): Cheap and easy DIY guitar nut lubricantstuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461220593169801487noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-42868741696503824352023-10-01T18:53:42.533-07:002023-10-01T18:53:42.533-07:00your sand paper and pencil idea is brilliant ! the...your sand paper and pencil idea is brilliant ! they sell pre-powdered graphite on ebay for cheep . i have several little tubes of that . i also found a peanutbutter jar sized plastic container of very fine powdered graphite i found at a resale store for 2 usd . so i am set.<br /><br />i have begun using a tube of lip balm in place of the vasaline . i make it right on top of the tube of balm with a hobby knife which i use to apply it . it works well for me . i like to clean it up and try to not get it "everywhere" but it happens . nothing helps like a properly cut nut tho . graphtec makes the best 10 dollar strat mod in existence imo . petey twofingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740368817236312111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-77810037196189547192023-08-23T08:15:47.399-07:002023-08-23T08:15:47.399-07:00Scrape it with a knife. I would recommend a lead (...Scrape it with a knife. I would recommend a lead (graphite) block rather than a pencil (can be bought cheaply from art supply stores, thus preventing pencil wood chips in your mixture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-70324922425269145522020-10-04T19:38:44.369-07:002020-10-04T19:38:44.369-07:00I heard they use goat jism in many countries.
I heard they use goat jism in many countries.<br />Cattle Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08471216566450313648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-2424277337249271352019-09-03T09:12:24.532-07:002019-09-03T09:12:24.532-07:00if you have a cheaper guitar with a plastic nut, t...if you have a cheaper guitar with a plastic nut, this is probably not good to use on it Vaseline and plastic do not mix well. maybe a Lithium Grease instead?Dan_B_NYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14407537511530736199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-37389697882865557242018-12-08T11:13:14.882-08:002018-12-08T11:13:14.882-08:00I was try it today, and voila! My guitar always in...I was try it today, and voila! My guitar always in tune when i bending the strings.<br />I'm was really struggling whith the G string when i was bending, and always going to G flat...<br />But now this solved, so thank you this useful info! Really cheap and easy! :)RobbyJrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-44481793180140848862018-03-10T05:46:30.989-08:002018-03-10T05:46:30.989-08:00Of course the only permanent fix is to widen the s...Of course the only permanent fix is to widen the slots with a U shape, never a V, and never use a light lube that could soak into the wound strings.Bleikr Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14398524336350042768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-711456779238910292018-02-11T23:55:45.662-08:002018-02-11T23:55:45.662-08:00Can I use some electric shaver oil/lubricant that ...Can I use some electric shaver oil/lubricant that I have?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12431583828964852450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-67587500112899272712018-02-07T22:30:41.974-08:002018-02-07T22:30:41.974-08:00You can get a little real nut sauce for about 10 b...You can get a little real nut sauce for about 10 bucks. It lasts a long time. That is if you don't. Need it immediately. Will save from getting black shit all on your guitarAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04464086674771085886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-50036708101370551372017-11-01T08:25:00.490-07:002017-11-01T08:25:00.490-07:00I used a metal file as previously suggested over w...I used a metal file as previously suggested over wax paper to mix the slurry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-79517490075994251892017-08-20T07:52:39.563-07:002017-08-20T07:52:39.563-07:00I didn't have any Vasoline, so I used Preparat...I didn't have any Vasoline, so I used Preparation H. We'll see if that "relieves" the problem.The18Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720065422209519917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-38220226086830953872017-07-26T11:33:45.307-07:002017-07-26T11:33:45.307-07:00I just use plain petroleum jelly here, and wipe th...I just use plain petroleum jelly here, and wipe the strings & unfinished fretboard with mineral oil when changing strings. GregKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09080570558916199248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-30106121333658204272017-06-28T22:29:42.408-07:002017-06-28T22:29:42.408-07:00Metal file will sand the graphite with out grit.Metal file will sand the graphite with out grit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-65053657908821478092017-04-16T07:44:09.003-07:002017-04-16T07:44:09.003-07:00Thanks for sharing Good Information..................Thanks for sharing Good Information...............<br /><br /><a href="http://rhythmandmelodyshop.com/guitar/electric-acoustic-guitar.html" rel="nofollow">Electric guitar shop in Gurgaon | Electric guitar</a>Rhyth Mandmelody Shophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792707715971136765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-61220749222476878432017-02-01T19:19:46.085-08:002017-02-01T19:19:46.085-08:00What about Pellgun oilWhat about Pellgun oilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-55005059654234450772017-02-01T05:09:23.792-08:002017-02-01T05:09:23.792-08:00can I use vicks or Vaseline lip therapy as a sub...can I use vicks or Vaseline lip therapy as a substitute?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-3851804903245891892016-07-21T04:03:39.829-07:002016-07-21T04:03:39.829-07:00Use a razorUse a razorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-65433342034103469062016-04-14T09:01:49.130-07:002016-04-14T09:01:49.130-07:00You can absolutely use that too.You can absolutely use that too.stuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02461220593169801487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-71908433276874615402016-03-05T02:17:37.310-08:002016-03-05T02:17:37.310-08:00Why not use Graphite powder from a hardware store?...Why not use Graphite powder from a hardware store? It's used to lubricate lock barrels. Should work a treat and you can lube all the house door locks as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-17609557356031004682016-01-24T10:29:35.448-08:002016-01-24T10:29:35.448-08:00Thank you for the recipe. Great job!Thank you for the recipe. Great job!Hekuroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02802423920349891465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-15690220228546493942015-12-13T14:47:37.566-08:002015-12-13T14:47:37.566-08:00I wonder if any sandpaper grit gets into the mixtu...I wonder if any sandpaper grit gets into the mixture. Maybe there's another way to powder graphite that doesn't involve grit...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-63548923332409530492015-07-21T19:05:12.292-07:002015-07-21T19:05:12.292-07:00I've found just rubbing a mechanical pencil le...I've found just rubbing a mechanical pencil lead into the nut grooves can also help, though it wears off rather quickly. But it's a decent solution for a quick fix.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-91829542602118957502015-07-17T02:17:09.724-07:002015-07-17T02:17:09.724-07:00It looks good to be working. I will try. ThanksIt looks good to be working. I will try. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com