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This category is a welcome addition! I attach a photo of my work-in-progress, altough not much progress, lately. Changer and many parts from an MSA, acquired from Johnie King. Cross shafts and mount ...

What Andy said. I look forward to swapping ideas with fellow members of the Forum.

Hyphen makes all the difference, huh?

Michael, are you suggesting he made "only" two student steels? Here's a pic of one I found on the Forum here years ago, and I had another one just like it. That accounts for two. I subseq ...

Johnie King (on this forum) does great refurb work. Don't know if he's open for repairs, but try him. He's also a very nice man.

I have one that's open-circuit and would need rewinding. Send me your address and I'll give it to you.

He's a great guy. I only had one encounter with him, but he invited me to his home, introduced me to his wife and son, showed me around his shop. He might have even offered me a piece of pie. Bough ...

I don't have a good one. How about a bad one? I'll give you this. It meters "open" and has a few stray wires trying to escape. You could have it rewound, or if you have the patience, may ...

I broke off a tiny tap in an aluminum piece, and was googling how it might be removed. I'm speculating that the chemical works to dissolve the ferrous tap (or bolt) while leaving the aluminum intact. ...

I've never tried this, but you can Google "dissolving a tap from aluminum, and find:

"This trick works only in aluminum, AFIK. Dissolve as much Alum as you can in a (crock)pot of warm/ho ...

A few years back, I covered one with a faux carbon fiber stick-on material purchased at an auto parts store. Looks good if you do a good job.

Thanks, guys. I guess the next step is to rod the pulls and string it up to see how it goes. I appreciate the advice about Yahl's adjustable springs. It may come to that.

I need to tap into the Forum hive-mind, please. I'm building (assembling) an S-12 using an MSA changer and variety of other parts purchased from what was probably a D-12 conversion. The cabinet is ho ...

Martin makes a spray polish for guitars finished with nitrocellulose. Should work fine for ShoBuds.

Tommy,

It doesn't seem like Michael Yahl to not reply. I've recently seen on this Forum that he's having some trouble with his website contact page. Try emailing him at Michael@psgparts.com.

Heck, even if it's missing the pedal bar and rods, it's worth $300. If I didn't already have unfinished projects, I'd buy that.

Paul, the springs arrived today. Thanks again. I've donated $5 to the Forum in your honor.

I want to publicly thank Paul for his generous offer.

Brian: I'll let a better expert than I answer that. My Clark Custom does not appear to have these. I recently rebuilt a ShoBud Crossover with rack and barrel action. It had the aforementioned coil ...

Return pedal cross-shaft to "neutral" position when you remove your foot. I guess some designs rely on the changer springs and maybe string tension to drive the pedal back up? I've also se ...

Does anyone have a couple or more of these they can part with? Michael Yahl is out of stock with no schedule to restock. I hope he doesn't mind that I purloined his picture.
https://bb.steelguitar ...

Formby's "refinisher" product will dissolve the existing lacquer. You apply it with a steel wool pad, and you can remove as much as you think you need to, even down to the bare wood. For m ...

I'm no Ricky Davis, but I guess I'm a junior expert, having rebuilt one Crossover basket case recently. I had to cobble or scrounge a few parts, but I got it put back together and looking very nice. ...

This one was pretty ugly when I bought it. Magnificent figured maple was covered with wood-grain contact paper, presumably for a "rosewood-mica" look. It was already in pieces when I got it ...

I see that b0b posted a better version in Barry's post above. Complete with explanatory notes.

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Topic: My conribution to the new category
Gary Patterson Replies: 2 Views: 1435	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 16 Feb 2022 10:20 am Subject: My conribution to the new category
Gary Patterson Replies: 2 Views: 1435	This category is a welcome addition! I attach a photo of my work-in-progress, altough not much progress, lately. Changer and many parts from an MSA, acquired from Johnie King. Cross shafts and mount ...
Topic: A great resource...
Gary Patterson Replies: 1 Views: 1270	Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 16 Feb 2022 10:09 am Subject: A great resource...
Gary Patterson Replies: 1 Views: 1270	What Andy said. I look forward to swapping ideas with fellow members of the Forum.
Topic: When Did Roger Miller Start Making Pedal Steels?
Gary Patterson Replies: 15 Views: 6120	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Feb 2022 8:35 am Subject: When Did Roger Miller Start Making Pedal Steels?
Gary Patterson Replies: 15 Views: 6120	Hyphen makes all the difference, huh?
Topic: When Did Roger Miller Start Making Pedal Steels?
Gary Patterson Replies: 15 Views: 6120	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 1 Feb 2022 7:43 am Subject: When Did Roger Miller Start Making Pedal Steels?
Gary Patterson Replies: 15 Views: 6120	Michael, are you suggesting he made "only" two student steels? Here's a pic of one I found on the Forum here years ago, and I had another one just like it. That accounts for two. I subseq ...
Topic: Nashville repair Suggestions
Gary Patterson Replies: 2 Views: 2555	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Dec 2021 9:15 am Subject: Nashville repair Suggestions
Gary Patterson Replies: 2 Views: 2555	Johnie King (on this forum) does great refurb work. Don't know if he's open for repairs, but try him. He's also a very nice man.
Topic: Sho Bud Crossover era pickups
Gary Patterson Replies: 1 Views: 675	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 28 Oct 2021 5:36 am Subject: Sho Bud Crossover era pickups
Gary Patterson Replies: 1 Views: 675	I have one that's open-circuit and would need rewinding. Send me your address and I'll give it to you.
Topic: Shout out to Johnie King
Gary Patterson Replies: 4 Views: 2265	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 20 Sep 2021 7:34 am Subject: Shout out to Johnie King
Gary Patterson Replies: 4 Views: 2265	He's a great guy. I only had one encounter with him, but he invited me to his home, introduced me to his wife and son, showed me around his shop. He might have even offered me a piece of pie. Bough ...
Topic: Wanted: Sho Bud Single Coil Pickup
Gary Patterson Replies: 7 Views: 1538	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 7 Sep 2021 7:48 am Subject: Wanted: Sho Bud Single Coil Pickup
Gary Patterson Replies: 7 Views: 1538	I don't have a good one. How about a bad one? I'll give you this. It meters "open" and has a few stray wires trying to escape. You could have it rewound, or if you have the patience, may ...
Topic: Glad this didnâ€™t happen at a gig?
Gary Patterson Replies: 29 Views: 7766	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 May 2021 9:38 am Subject: Glad this didnâ€™t happen at a gig?
Gary Patterson Replies: 29 Views: 7766	I broke off a tiny tap in an aluminum piece, and was googling how it might be removed. I'm speculating that the chemical works to dissolve the ferrous tap (or bolt) while leaving the aluminum intact. ...
Topic: Glad this didnâ€™t happen at a gig?
Gary Patterson Replies: 29 Views: 7766	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Apr 2021 8:19 am Subject: Glad this didnâ€™t happen at a gig?
Gary Patterson Replies: 29 Views: 7766	I've never tried this, but you can Google "dissolving a tap from aluminum, and find: "This trick works only in aluminum, AFIK. Dissolve as much Alum as you can in a (crock)pot of warm/ho ...
Topic: Talk me out of painting my formica black.....
Gary Patterson Replies: 51 Views: 10669	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Apr 2021 4:54 am Subject: Talk me out of painting my formica black.....
Gary Patterson Replies: 51 Views: 10669	A few years back, I covered one with a faux carbon fiber stick-on material purchased at an auto parts store. Looks good if you do a good job.
Topic: MSA return springs
Gary Patterson Replies: 7 Views: 2626	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Mar 2021 5:55 am Subject: MSA return springs
Gary Patterson Replies: 7 Views: 2626	Thanks, guys. I guess the next step is to rod the pulls and string it up to see how it goes. I appreciate the advice about Yahl's adjustable springs. It may come to that.
Topic: MSA return springs
Gary Patterson Replies: 7 Views: 2626	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Feb 2021 1:46 pm Subject: MSA return springs
Gary Patterson Replies: 7 Views: 2626	I need to tap into the Forum hive-mind, please. I'm building (assembling) an S-12 using an MSA changer and variety of other parts purchased from what was probably a D-12 conversion. The cabinet is ho ...
Topic: Laquer steels
Gary Patterson Replies: 8 Views: 2607	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Jan 2021 6:15 am Subject: Laquer steels
Gary Patterson Replies: 8 Views: 2607	Martin makes a spray polish for guitars finished with nitrocellulose. Should work fine for ShoBuds.
Topic: Sho Bud Fingertip parts
Gary Patterson Replies: 15 Views: 2973	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Jan 2021 6:21 am Subject: Sho Bud Fingertip parts
Gary Patterson Replies: 15 Views: 2973	Tommy, It doesn't seem like Michael Yahl to not reply. I've recently seen on this Forum that he's having some trouble with his website contact page. Try emailing him at Michael@psgparts.com.
Topic: Can Anyone Identify This Brand of Steel?
Gary Patterson Replies: 3 Views: 2119	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Dec 2020 7:36 am Subject: Can Anyone Identify This Brand of Steel?
Gary Patterson Replies: 3 Views: 2119	Heck, even if it's missing the pedal bar and rods, it's worth $300. If I didn't already have unfinished projects, I'd buy that.
Topic: MSA Pedal Return Springs
Gary Patterson Replies: 8 Views: 1533	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 30 Nov 2020 1:13 pm Subject: MSA Pedal Return Springs
Gary Patterson Replies: 8 Views: 1533	Paul, the springs arrived today. Thanks again. I've donated $5 to the Forum in your honor.
Topic: MSA Pedal Return Springs
Gary Patterson Replies: 8 Views: 1533	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 24 Nov 2020 9:48 am Subject: MSA Pedal Return Springs
Gary Patterson Replies: 8 Views: 1533	I want to publicly thank Paul for his generous offer.
Topic: MSA Pedal Return Springs
Gary Patterson Replies: 8 Views: 1533	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 24 Nov 2020 9:47 am Subject: MSA Pedal Return Springs
Gary Patterson Replies: 8 Views: 1533	Brian: I'll let a better expert than I answer that. My Clark Custom does not appear to have these. I recently rebuilt a ShoBud Crossover with rack and barrel action. It had the aforementioned coil ...
Topic: MSA Pedal Return Springs
Gary Patterson Replies: 8 Views: 1533	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 24 Nov 2020 9:05 am Subject: MSA Pedal Return Springs
Gary Patterson Replies: 8 Views: 1533	Return pedal cross-shaft to "neutral" position when you remove your foot. I guess some designs rely on the changer springs and maybe string tension to drive the pedal back up? I've also se ...
Topic: MSA Pedal Return Springs
Gary Patterson Replies: 8 Views: 1533	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 24 Nov 2020 7:46 am Subject: MSA Pedal Return Springs
Gary Patterson Replies: 8 Views: 1533	Does anyone have a couple or more of these they can part with? Michael Yahl is out of stock with no schedule to restock. I hope he doesn't mind that I purloined his picture. https://bb.steelguitar ...
Topic: Refinishing a steel neck
Gary Patterson Replies: 4 Views: 2075	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Oct 2020 5:52 am Subject: Refinishing a steel neck
Gary Patterson Replies: 4 Views: 2075	Formby's "refinisher" product will dissolve the existing lacquer. You apply it with a steel wool pad, and you can remove as much as you think you need to, even down to the bare wood. For m ...
Topic: Who's THE ShoBud setup/repair guy? Crossover Info??
Gary Patterson Replies: 22 Views: 8379	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 9 Oct 2020 7:27 am Subject: Who's THE ShoBud setup/repair guy? Crossover Info??
Gary Patterson Replies: 22 Views: 8379	I'm no Ricky Davis, but I guess I'm a junior expert, having rebuilt one Crossover basket case recently. I had to cobble or scrounge a few parts, but I got it put back together and looking very nice. ...
Topic: Show Us Your Ugly Steels--Rat Rods
Gary Patterson Replies: 7 Views: 3123	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Oct 2020 4:58 am Subject: Show Us Your Ugly Steels--Rat Rods
Gary Patterson Replies: 7 Views: 3123	This one was pretty ugly when I bought it. Magnificent figured maple was covered with wood-grain contact paper, presumably for a "rosewood-mica" look. It was already in pieces when I got it ...
Topic: Help with a Pedal Steel project
Gary Patterson Replies: 12 Views: 4369	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 2 Oct 2020 11:02 am Subject: Help with a Pedal Steel project
Gary Patterson Replies: 12 Views: 4369	I see that b0b posted a better version in Barry's post above. Complete with explanatory notes.