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It just don't get no better than that, love the pearl inlay..Bill

Bent,
You are fast becoming my #1 MM hero,the way you are advancing your machining ability is truly amazing.

Bill

P&S...MM = milling machine

Georg, Try this, pick a string and press down firmly in the center of the body (front, or back) of your guitar. You will notice a drop in the string. Now pick the G#, and lower, and raise the Es with the knee lever, on my S12 MSA there is no drop whatsoever with the knee levers, with the A/B pedals,...

Bent, WD40 may have changed their formula(WD41???) I'm talking 15+ years ago. I also got into a discussion with a talk show host on our local radio when I challenged his recommendation of WD for lubing door locks.Don't ever put it on your PSG !!!!!!! A9 best on the market for tapping aluminum.Pricey...

Pat,Bent, I used to use Ridgid clear ,mixed equal parts with Rapid tap cutting fluid. If you can find a small size, give it a try, the RT is a little pricey, but worth it, nuclear is $25 gal. Bent, Do not use WD40 on your mill, if you leave it overnite, it will leave a waxy film that is a booger to ...

Hey Storm my heart bleeds for you buddy...after you got the thing looking that pretty you had to have an accident! But you should be able to refinish huh? Just wash the whole body with acetone, get it fairly smooth and the new lacquer should melt right in with the old shouldn't it? Not to contradic...

When you drill/ream a hole with an exact I.D., the oilite bushing is mfg. to not need anything after pressing into place. If you measure the bushing, you will find that the O.D.,& I.D. are a couple thou. oversize. It is engineered to press & go. If the bushing I.D. is needed to be closer/tighter, th...

Bent, my friend...It's called a learning curve. You know what they(whoever "they" are)say, take it slow on the curves. You still have my email,I'll do my best to help when/if needed.

Personally, I think you are doing good...Hang in there..Bill

Pat,
Good advice, my shop instructor (many years ago) told us to do the job in your mind before you went to the rack to get your stock...sometime saves a lot of time, another tidbit, never throw away a mistake, you may can use it, or part of it later.

Lookin good Bent...Bill

Hello fellow players, Bobbe just sent this out, thought all would like to know. One of the great pioneers of the PSG. "The Moon" RIP...Bill Ralph Mooney, one of the greatest icons of steel guitar has just passed away. More in the next newsletter. With great respect, Bobbe www.steelguitar.net sales@s...