Bridge post sources

[Bob Schmidt]

I am currently not able to get the bridges I want so I have to make my own. The posts that LMI sells are 4mm, and I am wondering if that isn't a bit thick. What would be a good size and source for the thumbwheel posts and wheels?

[CarlM]

Typical bridge posts and thumbwheels are 5-40 thread. I believe they are available on Amazon.

[rcc56]

Also available from Axiom Inc. www.axinc.net
They also sell saddles and bases separately, and are our most complete source for celluloid bindings and pickguard material.

[HoGo]

The posts are standard hardware store item. Search for allen socket set screw 5-40 thread. You will probably have problem fingd them in small emough quantity from online vendors. Perhaps some better local store will have them...
Some bridge producers use metric 3-3.5-4mm sizes, the 4mm being awfully too thick fro a mandolin bridge. I've used 3mm metric threaded rod cut to pieces in the past and meny EU builders use that as well.

[Bob Schmidt]

Thanks everyone. I checked the Axiom site and put it in my bookmarks. Thanks for the metric info also.