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- Sun Nov 11, 2018 10:29 pm
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: Blanton-style bellcranks
- Replies: 3
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Blanton-style bellcranks
Hey y'all! I know Ross Schaeffer is using an iteration of Blanton style bell cranks on the new Sierras he builds, but otherwise most builders seem to opt for designs that offer a more limited range of adjustment. Is there a "con" to the Blanton threaded rod adjustment that outweighs the "pro" of bei...
- Mon Nov 05, 2018 8:46 am
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: Splits
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6964
Re: Splits
Ah, “string cam” is a much more accurate name.
Thanks Jason!!
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Thanks Jason!!
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- Sun Nov 04, 2018 1:06 pm
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: Splits
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6964
Splits
Howdy ya'll! Haven't thought much about my planned build for a few months, but I started to mock it up as a 3d model and I have a question about tunable splits: Do they contact what I've been calling the "control finger" (the part that the strings are attached to and ride on) or the scissor? In thes...
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 4:26 pm
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: Leg adjustment mechanism
- Replies: 0
- Views: 10342
Leg adjustment mechanism
Hey y'all! Can anyone describe to me how adjustable legs are designed? https://s9.postimg.org/c6nyg540f/imgl1505.jpg Like, obviously it's some sort of friction lock, but what exactly is under the knurled bit? Is it a collet of some sort? Are the threads in the knurled bit tapered to apply pressure a...
- Mon Nov 27, 2017 11:41 am
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: Yet even more changer questions!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7323
Yet even more changer questions!
Hey y'all, It seems I'm not alone in pondering the changer design and execution the most as I'm mulling over my planned build. I hijacked a thread with some initial questions, but reckoned I should be polite and start my own. :D First, what is the general feeling about ball bearings to mount the con...
- Wed Nov 22, 2017 1:28 pm
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: Need changer specs
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15668
Re: Need changer specs
AH HA! Thanks Ron, that's perfect. So in a sense it's "Carter style" (the wraparound) and "Sho-Bud style" (the riveted). I don't get the impression from anything stated in that thread that one method is particularly advantageous over the other in terms of function. I think I'm going to mock up the c...
- Tue Nov 21, 2017 11:14 pm
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: Need changer specs
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15668
Re: Need changer specs
Beautiful work indeed Ron! I found this illustration, which I'm sure y'all are familiar with, that answers my question about the raise: https://s17.postimg.org/5g4gobbq7/Screen_Shot_2017-11-21_at_9.55.35_PM.png So by the looks of your changer, Ron, you use what's being called a "wraparound" finger d...
- Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:41 pm
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: Need changer specs
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15668
Re: Need changer specs
Thanks Ron!!! I was planning on a "comb" type, but I'm not set on it. I'm wanting to build a 12 string if that reccomends one over the other... My confusing question about the scissor is probably much easier with a picture, and it becomes "what does the other side look like?" https://s2.postimg.org/...
- Mon Nov 20, 2017 3:05 pm
- Forum: Pedal Steel
- Topic: Need changer specs
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15668
Re: Need changer specs
Hi y'all! I'm brand new to this forum and have changer questions! I reckoned I'd just tag on here rather than start a new thread.... I've looked through all 20 pages here in the Pedal Steel section and have already gotten a huge amount of info. So thank you!! :D Regarding changer design, it looks li...