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by michaelm
Fri Jul 16, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: Supply and Information Resources
Topic: Tuners...
Replies: 3
Views: 2778

Re: Tuners...

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...
by michaelm
Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:20 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Volume and tone control/
Replies: 14
Views: 20066

Re: Volume and tone control/

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...
by michaelm
Sat Mar 20, 2010 4:45 pm
Forum: Tools and Shop
Topic: Drill bit assistance needed...
Replies: 11
Views: 3826

Re: Drill bit assistance needed...

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...
by michaelm
Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:40 pm
Forum: Tools and Shop
Topic: machining book?
Replies: 6
Views: 2064

Lindsay Books

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...
by michaelm
Sun Nov 29, 2009 5:10 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: String height...
Replies: 9
Views: 2326

Re: String height...

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.
by michaelm
Mon Nov 23, 2009 2:35 pm
Forum: Supply and Information Resources
Topic: Spacers for Changer
Replies: 5
Views: 3257

Re: Spacers for Changer

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...