Steel Guitar Builder

More pics if you can stand it

Hi friends The original thread got to be 4 pages long so I decided to show you the finished pics in a new thread. My friend, the very able steel player from Tilbury Ontario was here today and gave 006 a test run. I will say that both of us were very happy with the sound and tone in this guitar. I wi...

If you have a milling machine or a good drill press, you could buy an annular cutter. They are actually a hollow end mill.
Mike's cutter looks like it would do the job
I have a buddy with a lathe who does mine.

Hey Jif, Thanks man! Nice to see that some of my posts are of use to others. That's the spirit of this forum - helping each other out IMHO

Thanks guys. I appreciate it!!

Georg wrote:Try using multiple light-sources at 30 to 45 degree angle relative to the object-camera line, and no flash.

Thanks for the tip. Anyone else?

Here is a guy who makes his own... Looks easy of you have lathe. Two part video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZorQ2D8fVa0

Georg, yes, I had followed that thread and forgot...thx for reminding me. Looks simple and uncomplicated.

Here's the finished cabinet. Two coats of the sealer, rubbed down to likely one coat. Then 6 coats of the usual instrument lacquer. Say guys...there has to be some among you who are better photographers than me. The pic does not display the true result as to gloss, sharpness etc. What can I do diffe...

Happy birthday Bent, remember, it's not the years that tell, it's the damn mileage! :lol: :lol: :lol: Have a good day, Best Regards Ron Mc ;) ;) ;) Ron, now that came from the heart..I thank you for remembering. Yep, I'm a groundhog! Another year older..Long as I can get up in the morning and do my...