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Mat Roop
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:30 pm    Post subject: String angle tool Reply with quote
On a previous thread Michael gave us this link...
http://darntonviolins.com/images2/neck-angle.jpg

Would this ...
http://www.dinodirect.com/2-in-1-lcd-display-digital-protractor-200mm-straight-scale.html?vn=RGlub2RpcmVjdEZ1Y2s&affid=4299&cur=CAD&source=sem&gclid=CLmnmtKK1bcCFclDMgodhTMAVw
be a practical solution and has anyone found a good domestic supplier for it?
Cheers, Mat
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kjb
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You may know this already but I found out the hard way the the angle is not the only thing that you want to measure, you must measure the bridge height at the same time.
I made mine the correct angle and string length to the bridge and the saddle, which works fine for a limited number of arch heights.
I plan to add an adjustable bridge height post to what I have, and or a new one with adjustable angle, which if I am correct is not very hard to manufacture yourself, and more useful than what is in the link you gave.

perhaps others with more knowledge will correct me and stop me from making another mistake!! good luck.
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FiddleDoug
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The digital one that you show would most likely be too long. It might bump into parts of the tailpiece, and not allow you to get right down on the strings. You'll also notice on Darnton's, that right below the screw is a notch/offset to allow for the string height over the FB.
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L P Reedy
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 5:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That looks like it could work very well if you shorten one leg and possibly modify the long end a little. More than I want to spend, though.
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Mat Roop
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 11:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I bought one of these for $18
http://www.busybeetools.com/products/DIGITAL-PROTRACTOR-AND-RULER-8IN.-IGAGING.html
Looks like Lee Valley has the same...
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=64278&cat=1,43513,64278

Now the task of making the modifications to be a useful tool
Cheers, Mat
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