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  Topic: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
J D Sauser

Replies: 44
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PostForum Section: Builders' Corner   Posted: 5 Dec 2024 1:10 pm   Subject: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
Excel uses 2mm rids with standard nylon tuners. No problem!

I use them on all my new re-builds.

… JD.
  Topic: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
J D Sauser

Replies: 44
Views: 5055

PostForum Section: Builders' Corner   Posted: 26 Nov 2024 5:35 pm   Subject: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
I bought these on Amazon for $7.49 for 20! The hole for the rod is 2mm so you may need to drill that out a tad for your pull rods.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBH6MB1V?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_t ...
  Topic: Making Knobs
J D Sauser

Replies: 8
Views: 962

PostForum Section: Builders' Corner   Posted: 22 Nov 2024 8:26 am   Subject: Making Knobs
Rickenbacher went to thru-the-body string attach (holes drilled into the end of the bakelite bodies) to an end-piece attach because they cracked too many bakelite bodies in the drilling process.

D ...
  Topic: Making Knobs
J D Sauser

Replies: 8
Views: 962

PostForum Section: Builders' Corner   Posted: 20 Nov 2024 6:39 pm   Subject: Making Knobs
GORGEOUS!... but do they SOUND GOOD? Whoa! Laughing

... J-D.
  Topic: If You could Read My Mind
J D Sauser

Replies: 12
Views: 1193

PostForum Section: Steel on the Web   Posted: 20 Nov 2024 6:32 pm   Subject: If You could Read My Mind
Great arrangement and tone.

Recordings of the late Bobby Seymour of that era's music come to mind.

... J-D.
  Topic: SHOJI: New Steel Guitar Brand from Japan
J D Sauser

Replies: 92
Views: 14452

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 20 Nov 2024 6:31 pm   Subject: SHOJI: New Steel Guitar Brand from Japan
I regret to inform you that I have fallen ill and will be hospitalized for treatment.
The illness is called Guillain-Barré Syndrome, which makes it difficult for me to move my arms and legs. As a re ...
  Topic: Another 12 string
J D Sauser

Replies: 24
Views: 2208

PostForum Section: Builders' Corner   Posted: 18 Nov 2024 10:08 am   Subject: Another 12 string
Hey JD,

I've worked out that you want to avoid any kind of coating on your end mills and to get the ones with only two flutes. Coatings and extra flutes seem to gum up with the aluminum.

I only ...
  Topic: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
J D Sauser

Replies: 44
Views: 5055

PostForum Section: Builders' Corner   Posted: 15 Nov 2024 10:56 am   Subject: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
This listing is for 2.5 MM stand offs the 30mm long are about 1 1/4" I just drill and re tap.

4/40 for 3/32 rod
5/40 for 7/64 rod
6/40 for 1/8 rod

https://www.ebay.com/itm/225255156728? ...
  Topic: Another 12 string
J D Sauser

Replies: 24
Views: 2208

PostForum Section: Builders' Corner   Posted: 15 Nov 2024 10:28 am   Subject: Another 12 string




What I was wondering Les, is what it sounds like (the “neck” pos. pickup).
I have been wanting to add a neck-pickup to my guitars for a long time to “warm”- up the tone.

Thanks! ...
  Topic: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
J D Sauser

Replies: 44
Views: 5055

PostForum Section: Builders' Corner   Posted: 14 Nov 2024 8:15 am   Subject: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
FWIW, those Amazon parts are built for a small cable. The through hole is only 2mm which equates to less than .080 in. The smallest pull rod I'm aware of is .093 so these would have to be drilled out ...
  Topic: Another 12 string
J D Sauser

Replies: 24
Views: 2208

PostForum Section: Builders' Corner   Posted: 13 Nov 2024 6:48 pm   Subject: Another 12 string
some amazing woodwork and machining!

How's that Neck Pickup acting?

Thanks!... J-D.

Hey JD,

I mainly use the neck pickup, so it is working pretty well but I might swap it out for a 12 stri ...
  Topic: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
J D Sauser

Replies: 44
Views: 5055

PostForum Section: Builders' Corner   Posted: 13 Nov 2024 6:37 pm   Subject: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
FWIW, those Amazon parts are built for a small cable. The through hole is only 2mm which equates to less than .080 in. The smallest pull rod I'm aware of is .093 so these would have to be drilled out ...
  Topic: MSA "The Universal", 3R/3L changer rod and rod thread sizes
J D Sauser

Replies: 15
Views: 1809

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 11 Nov 2024 2:30 pm   Subject: MSA "The Universal", 3R/3L changer rod and rod thread sizes
I still urgently need 12 bell cranks with their lock barrels, PLEASE!

Thanks!... J-D.
  Topic: Looking for 80's MSA parts
J D Sauser

Replies: 6
Views: 1370

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 11 Nov 2024 2:29 pm   Subject: Looking for 80's MSA parts
I still urgently need 12 bell cranks with their brass lock barrels.

Thanks!... J-D.
  Topic: Another 12 string
J D Sauser

Replies: 24
Views: 2208

PostForum Section: Builders' Corner   Posted: 11 Nov 2024 8:08 am   Subject: Another 12 string
some amazing woodwork and machining!

How's that Neck Pickup acting?

Thanks!... J-D.
  Topic: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
J D Sauser

Replies: 44
Views: 5055

PostForum Section: Builders' Corner   Posted: 11 Nov 2024 8:04 am   Subject: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
Hijacking my own thread, but I urgently need some MSA Bell Cranks!

Thanks!... J-D.
  Topic: Looking for 80's MSA undercarriage parts
J D Sauser

Replies: 10
Views: 1489

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 11 Nov 2024 8:03 am   Subject: Looking for 80's MSA undercarriage parts
I am still looking urgently for BELL CRANKS with their brass lock barrel.

Thanks!... J-D.
  Topic: WHAT are the bell crank lock barrels really called?
J D Sauser

Replies: 44
Views: 5055

PostForum Section: Builders' Corner   Posted: 9 Nov 2024 10:00 am   Subject: Re: Cable stops
Bought these on the 'Zon, $1.00 ea.



Thanks Mike!… JD
  Topic: SHOJI: New Steel Guitar Brand from Japan
J D Sauser

Replies: 92
Views: 14452

PostForum Section: Pedal Steel   Posted: 4 Nov 2024 5:35 am   Subject: SHOJI: New Steel Guitar Brand from Japan
GOOD!

I have flown an S12 as checked lugage internationally several times in one of the previous “flex” cases. Not only are the super light, which keeps the whole thing under the luggage weight ...
  Topic: Steel Guitar Work Stands from Six-Nine Design
J D Sauser

Replies: 35
Views: 14442

PostForum Section: New Product Announcements   Posted: 20 Oct 2024 3:09 pm   Subject: Steel Guitar Work Stands from Six-Nine Design
Just got 3 sets for Ross. Works! So, now I am working!


... J-D.
  Topic: String stretch length
J D Sauser

Replies: 12
Views: 3355

PostForum Section: Builders' Corner   Posted: 15 Oct 2024 6:09 pm   Subject: String stretch length
Buddy Emmons C6th tuning has the 10th string 8th pedal lower from C to A. Which is a long change. Takes some calculating on the Lower Return spring too.

It's a minor-3rd drop, yes... but it's not a ...
  Topic: Playing a 12 String lap steel using an E13th tuning
J D Sauser

Replies: 12
Views: 1709

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 15 Oct 2024 6:01 pm   Subject: Re: 12 string. E13
J D,

Thank you for the information. I’ve seen a few different copedents for the E13th tuning. I didn’t see one that has the flatted 5 or the Tritone for key of E (Bb), as being an open string i ...
  Topic: Playing a 12 String lap steel using an E13th tuning
J D Sauser

Replies: 12
Views: 1709

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 14 Oct 2024 5:14 am   Subject: Playing a 12 String lap steel using an E13th tuning
so called "6th"-tunings generate Major and minor chords (without pedals and/or levers)... but have NO Tri-Tone interval. Dominant and m7b5 chords are thus not present without pedals and/or l ...
  Topic: I'm Confessin' That I Love You
J D Sauser

Replies: 10
Views: 1345

PostForum Section: Steel on the Web   Posted: 14 Oct 2024 5:02 am   Subject: I'm Confessin' That I Love You
purdy... real purdy!
Creamy too!

... J-D.
  Topic: 80's MSA Parts needed
J D Sauser

Replies: 0
Views: 366

PostForum Section: Wanted To Buy   Posted: 12 Oct 2024 2:56 pm   Subject: 80's MSA Parts needed
I am looking for

- knee lever kits... especially Vertical but also regular.
- knee lever reverse assemblies
- bell cranks of both sizes with their brass lock barrels



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