Steel Guitar Builder

Guys
The method used to mount the pickup can affect the tone of the guitar!
What is the most common ways? If anyone has insite into this, don't be
shy and please do just chime in!
Thanks
Wayne

sheffield steel wrote:Thanks guys you are too kind. Wayne, I use a standard 2"x1"x3/16" (50x25x5mm) aluminium chanel for my pedal bar.

Dave.

Dave
Thanks for the info about the pedal bar!
Wayne

Hi Dave
The pedals look great! (as does all your work! ) I was wondering what size
raw stock you use to make pedal bars?
Wayne

HI Dave
That guitar is real pretty! I would smile too if it were mine!
Great job!
Wayne

Guys
Yes i did mean aluminum! Using a 1/4" dowel would leave only a 1/16" wall
and as Burt says it might be too weak for the load. I value you-alls opinions
as more experienced builders than my self!
Thanks to all for your opinions!
Wayne

Hi Wayne , i think that would work if you drill in the ends deep enough for stability sake , you might try some lic tite in the hole to keep the rod you inserted from moveing so it will turn only on the bushing end and not inside the hole you drilled. I know you have to improvise where you can when...

Guys Most builders have gone to 3/8" sqr. al. for cross rods. To do them you will need a lathe or hollow mill tool (expensive) to mill the ends round. As i am always looking for a simpler or less expensive ways i am thinking of doing this. I could drill a 1/4" hole in the ends of the cross rods, the...

Steve
You are asking the same question that i did when starting out! There are no dwgs.
that i know of. You are down to looking at pics. and asking questions! Most
common way is to design and build a changer, then make end plates to suite
and then make a cabinet to match the end plates.
Wayne

Thanks guys for your help! I was able to locate the bushings.
Have a great day and "happy building"
Wayne

Guys
Does anyone know where to get delrin bushings for crossrods?
1/2" od x 3/8" id flanged
Wayne