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Thats looking really great Russ, and judging by that lot, you would have no problem making an 'all pull' changer.

Ah Jason,I don't see why you should feel you have to apologise? I can only help out where I can, my machine facilities are pretty limited I'm afraid, most parts of a steel are pretty simple and don't take much time, but others are a fairly lengthy procedure unless you have the availability of CNC. I...

If you need other dimensions I'll try and help, my mill is only the equivalent of a Grizzly G0704

Ron Mc

Hi Russ, here's a link to the dimensions of my fingers http://steelguitarbuilder.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1223&start=40 It looks like you have heavier machine tools than I have so it shouldn't be a problem for you to manufacture them easily, all I have is an old Myford ML7 lathe and a little 'C...

Your doing well Russ, I remember when there used to be loads of posts like this on the forum with comments and advice by the score, just lately I've only been doing parts for other builders and refurbishments.

Regards Ron Mc

Youve been a busy boy Russ, looks like it will be up and playing in a week or so.

Best regards Ron Mc

Hi Jason,
I don't know if it will be any help but here is a link to the dimensions I'm using.

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1223&start=40

Hi Jason,
What is the 'binding' you are experiencing?

Best Regards Ron Mc.

Hi Russ, I'm looking forward to following your progress, it sounds like a nice selection of woods you intend using. It's not so easy to obtain nice figured wood in the UK although English Sycamore (which is almost on the same specifications as Maple unlike the American Sycamore which is softer) has ...

It's good to see you are progressing Jason, I know only too well that it takes time and sometimes can be frustrating but it is certainly satisfying when you see it coming together. Keep us informed, there doesn't seem much movement on the forum now, compared to the volume there used to be, but help ...