Steel Guitar Builder

Allan, you probably already know this, but just in case you don't, here goes . . . StewMac has full dimensions for all of the tuning machines that they carry in both the paper catalog and on the website: http://www.stewmac.com Second thought: If it's four on a side, have you looked at mandolin tuner...

Hi Paul, as you may have already discovered, this controls issue has been discussed at length on some of the other forums. As a player, I prefer to have volume and tone controls on my instruments, fretted or steel. I would rather have them there and not use them than not have them there and wish tha...

I'll start with a little suggestion and then I'll try to answer your questions. Suggestion: From the start, set up your drill press for the longest drill bit length that you'll be using. Use more quill feed for the shorter bits. Questions one and two: Yes. One easily available product type is aircra...

Lindsay's Technical Books has got a lot of just that: http://www.lindsaybks.com/ Lindsay specializes in reprinting good references on older technologies. He also carries some current titles. I've been buying books from him since at least 1980, maybe longer. You didn't mention any specific area of in...

I doubt that there is a norm, standard or even typical string height. FWIW, on my short-scale Fender 400 the strings are ~ 13/32" above the fretboard.

Eldon, a quick search at McMaster-Carr turned up this item: Part Number: 91124A101 ; Type: Round Shims ; Shim Type: Shortening Shims for Shoulder Screws ; Material: Steel ; Steel Type: Spring Steel ; Spring Steel Type: C1075 Blue-Tempered Spring Steel ; Inside Diameter: 5/8" ; Inside Diameter Tolera...