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
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- Fri Mar 23, 2018 2:36 pm
- Forum: Lap Steel
- Topic: 8-string lap steel build
- Replies: 26
- Views: 20293
- Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:04 am
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: Yet even more changer questions!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7435
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
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
- Wed Nov 22, 2017 5:30 am
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: Need changer specs
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15894
- Tue Nov 21, 2017 3:59 pm
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: Need changer specs
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15894
Re: Need changer specs
Thanks Ross,
that means a lot to me judging by your work.
Best Regards Ron Mc
that means a lot to me judging by your work.
Best Regards Ron Mc
- Tue Nov 21, 2017 6:04 am
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: Need changer specs
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15894
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...
- Mon Nov 20, 2017 3:53 pm
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: Need changer specs
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15894
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...
- Thu Oct 19, 2017 7:57 am
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: Headstock drawing
- Replies: 3
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Re: Headstock drawing
Your welcome Walt, apologies not necessary, time and commitments catches up with all of us, good luck with your project.
Best Regards Ron Mc
Best Regards Ron Mc
- Tue Oct 10, 2017 9:19 am
- Forum: Lap Steel
- Topic: 8 string spacing and pickups
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8961
- Sat Sep 02, 2017 2:00 pm
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: New guy, new steel.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 28439
Re: New guy, new steel.
I like the sounds from a BL705.
- Fri Sep 01, 2017 4:00 am
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: New guy, new steel.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 28439
Re: New guy, new steel.
looks good Jim, when are you starting the next one?