Steel Guitar Builder

I went and checked those old post out.I enjoyed reading them and I feel like I have a little bit better of an idea of some of the casting methods.I am considering trying to cast some simple things maybe in a few months or just whenever I find time to mess with it so Im gonna keep looking at these po...

Ok I will check it out and see what all I can find.

I want to hear from some of you that have tried casting parts for your own projects.Did it turn out well and after casting it did it require much if any milling to get it right for your guitar?I know the polishing part can be difficult but in general has casting worked for some of you?I would be int...

I found a company called Birmingham that makes milling machines and they have a nice little model for 895.00 that can do a lot and it gets good reviews.The table can travel 18 inches long and 6inches cross travel so not bad for the money.

I have looked at Grizzly milling machines and they have several models at a good price.Is there any more companies I should look into that might have something 1200 dollars and under although I wouldnt mind finding something under 1000.

I could always just do wooden necks and get by a little easier but I really wanna make some metal necks at some point so I need a machine that can handle it.The Grizzly company has some good deals On smaller machines I found one for like 1500 that seemed good and it had a table travel of 19 inches o...

Yes I see what you mean.I really think having a larger machine would be great.Im looking at a lot of smaller new machines but I wish I could find a nice used large mill and I might actually do that but most of the used ones around me are kind of rough.

At some point I may get a smaller Mill and thats one reason I was wondering how much I could do on a smaller machine.I have looked into it and should be able to do a lot on the smaller machines.The biggest problem might be necks or pedal board but I think I can manage

Burt thanks for that information On the Bridgeport I will keep that in mind.

Thats a good idea I havent thought about doing something like that.After sanding you probalbly wouldnt be able to tell so that is for sure something I will remember.