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by maxi19
Fri Mar 23, 2018 2:36 pm
Forum: Lap Steel
Topic: 8-string lap steel build
Replies: 26
Views: 19253

Re: 8-string lap steel build

Same as I said on my last post 'looks good', glad you have finished it, sorry the site seems dead now and it looks like its run its course.

Best Regards Ron Mc
by maxi19
Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:04 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Yet even more changer questions!
Replies: 1
Views: 7058

Re: Yet even more changer questions!

Hi Patrick,
I make my upper fingers from 20mm x 5mm brass, no bearings, I make and use 0.25 ptfe washers from sheet to fit between the finger units and the comb and this takes up any lateral movement or discrepancies.

Ron Mc
by maxi19
Wed Nov 22, 2017 5:30 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Need changer specs
Replies: 13
Views: 15147

Re: Need changer specs

by maxi19
Tue Nov 21, 2017 3:59 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Need changer specs
Replies: 13
Views: 15147

Re: Need changer specs

Thanks Ross,
that means a lot to me judging by your work.

Best Regards Ron Mc
by maxi19
Tue Nov 21, 2017 6:04 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Need changer specs
Replies: 13
Views: 15147

Re: Need changer specs

Hi Patrick, I tried several different designs when I started building and the design I use now is http://steelguitarbuilder.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1223&start=40 I prefer the 'comb' type changer housing as it allows for a smaller diameter shaft (I use 1/4" dia tungsten cobalt tool steel) and t...
by maxi19
Mon Nov 20, 2017 3:53 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Need changer specs
Replies: 13
Views: 15147

Re: Need changer specs

Hi Patrick, Welcome to the forum, the pitch between the strings at the changer is normally 3/8" (or 10mm for the metric boys) so it depends on the style of changer housing you plan to use, whether it is a 'comb' type or just end housing blocks that will determine the dimensions or thickness of the f...
by maxi19
Thu Oct 19, 2017 7:57 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Headstock drawing
Replies: 3
Views: 8488

Re: Headstock drawing

Your welcome Walt, apologies not necessary, time and commitments catches up with all of us, :lol: :lol: good luck with your project.

Best Regards Ron Mc
by maxi19
Sat Sep 02, 2017 2:00 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: New guy, new steel.
Replies: 35
Views: 26906

Re: New guy, new steel.

I like the sounds from a BL705.
by maxi19
Fri Sep 01, 2017 4:00 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: New guy, new steel.
Replies: 35
Views: 26906

Re: New guy, new steel.

looks good Jim, when are you starting the next one? :lol: :lol: ;)