Steel Guitar Builder

Hi Michael, if at some time you could weigh the bridge for me, that would really help. I've built and repaired guitars for almost 40 years,but never had the slightest interest in Nationals. However,I'm going through a severe Tampa Red episode at the moment and hence I'm going to build a Tricone. As ...

Thanks,Ron.

Hi, I am about to start building a wooden Tricone.
Can anyone tell me the weight of an original Tricone T bar bridge... and the weight ,if different,of a modern day National bridge.
Has anyone used wood for this bridge instead of metal,and are there any opinions as to what cones are best.Thanks.