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by Ross Shafer
Tue May 13, 2014 8:44 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: 008 in the works
Replies: 26
Views: 8521

Re: 008 in the works

really gorgeous Bent....I've got the woodwork coming up soon on the steel I'm building and and also coming close to finishing an OM copy (6 stringer acoustic). I've done a fair bit finish work on guitars, furniture, amp cabs 'n such and painted lots of bicycle frames in my past, but finish work is s...
by Ross Shafer
Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:35 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Pictures of my steel
Replies: 11
Views: 4094

Re: Pictures of my steel

I look forward to seeing your American D10.
by Ross Shafer
Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:25 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Pictures of my steel
Replies: 11
Views: 4094

Re: Pictures of my steel

lookin' great Steve!
by Ross Shafer
Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:23 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: My First Build Update
Replies: 22
Views: 7439

Re: My First Build Update

I know I'll get some blow back from this, but unless you can get it for $500 or so, run don't walk away from any "milling-drilling" machine...they're capabilities are very limited and they are much more a glorified drill press than they are a true milling machine. The full retail price on the model ...
by Ross Shafer
Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:37 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Pull rod/bell crank retainers
Replies: 15
Views: 4983

Re: Pull rod/bell crank retainers

I love tools like this, very cool Bent!
by Ross Shafer
Tue Dec 24, 2013 10:21 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: My Sheffield D10 is slowly taking shape
Replies: 47
Views: 16513

Re: My Sheffield D10 is slowly taking shape

just plain beautiful Dave....few things make me swoon like well finished quilted maple! If someone made lingerie that looked that enticing, I'd never let my wife outta the bedroom!

Outstandingly gorgeous rig! Congratulations!!

Merry Christmas Y'all!
by Ross Shafer
Sat Nov 30, 2013 1:54 pm
Forum: Tools and Shop
Topic: Machining Puzzles
Replies: 6
Views: 9140

Re: Machining Puzzles

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by Ross Shafer
Sat Nov 30, 2013 1:52 pm
Forum: Tools and Shop
Topic: Machining Puzzles
Replies: 6
Views: 9140

Machining Puzzles

Howdy all, I thought some of you might get a kick out of this. One of the challenges everyone faces in machining is figuring out the order of operations and the holding methods for them. This can get pretty tricky in the CNC world and often necessitates simple and not so simple part specific fixture...
by Ross Shafer
Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Finally Making Chips!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 3201

Re: Finally Making Chips!!!

slowly but surely....makin' more parts this week
by Ross Shafer
Sat Nov 09, 2013 11:24 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: See thru pedal steel
Replies: 6
Views: 2582

Re: See thru pedal steel

Clear bodied MSA here: for sale even!
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=255348