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by Bill Ford
Thu May 31, 2012 4:17 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Blackbird - finished
Replies: 8
Views: 2260

Re: Blackbird - finished

Bent, I just love the contrast between the deck, and the skirt. There is just enough contrast to be really nice..You done done it agin...as they say in these parts..Bill
by Bill Ford
Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Blackbird to replace Amber
Replies: 42
Views: 7189

Re: Blackbird to replace Amber

Bent, What Richard said, I have no knowledge/experience on tumblers,but a beadblaster will remove minor tool marks, and leave a nice satin finish(been there,done that) I have a really nice one from harbor freight that works very well for me.I have the small one pictured here, your size needs may be ...
by Bill Ford
Mon Apr 23, 2012 2:30 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Blackbird to replace Amber
Replies: 42
Views: 7189

Re: Blackbird to replace Amber

But...It's only got 10 strings (just kiddin) lookin good my friend.

FWIW..a beadblaster saves a lot of time deburring, and gives a nice matt finish when polishing isn't a part of the build.

Bill
by Bill Ford
Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:43 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Blackbird to replace Amber
Replies: 42
Views: 7189

Re: Blackbird to replace Amber

Lookin good Bent, nothing beats the look of real wood......Bill
by Bill Ford
Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:40 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Set up for a single neck
Replies: 5
Views: 1458

Re: Set up for a single neck

Russ,
Check here, this is the old Carter site with the most common C6 pedal setup.Also a lot of great PSG info.

Bill

http://www.steelguitar.com/sampleD10Tuning.html
by Bill Ford
Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:34 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: My Latest Project
Replies: 9
Views: 2309

Re: My Latest Project

Blue is good, of course, any color is good as long as you can see the grain/figure of the wood...I don't like mica (jmho) looking good Steve.
Bill
by Bill Ford
Fri Apr 06, 2012 12:50 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Herby Wallace passes
Replies: 0
Views: 1054

Herby Wallace passes

I know that many of you have already received the news, but I wanted to be sure that everyone knows that
we lost our good friend and fellow picker yesterday, Mr. Herby Wallace.
Herby Wallace 6/5/1947 - 4/4/2012
Funeral arrangements will be made sometime today in Chattanooga, TN.

Bill
by Bill Ford
Fri Apr 06, 2012 12:49 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Herby Wallace passes
Replies: 2
Views: 8241

Herby Wallace passes

I know that many of you have already received the news, but I wanted to be sure that everyone knows that we lost our good friend and fellow picker yesterday, Mr. Herby Wallace. Herby Wallace 6/5/1947 - 4/4/2012 Funeral arrangements will be made sometime today in Chattanooga, TN. Sad day for all...Bi...
by Bill Ford
Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:49 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Guessing game
Replies: 6
Views: 1150

Re: Guessing game

I wanna see the cabinet..The black one.

BIll
by Bill Ford
Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:44 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: My first guitar is taking shape!
Replies: 5
Views: 1438

Re: My first guitar is taking shape!

Wayne,..Lookin pretty good, a little pearl banding, a little stain/dye, a little clear...I can see it now. Hey Bent, looks like you comin on pretty good on that mill. Don't you just love when a plan comes together? BF Edited to say...I like to grooves in the changers, instead of the pegs for the str...