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https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/19730_Martin_Gross_Capo_1.jpg

she is still getting played years later now , enjoyed , and I got around to fabricating a capo from instructions that Mart ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv-BJ0tkOfQ

here's a tune I produced that I used this lap steel on .
An anniversary song for some friends, my gf is singing .
2023 update , the gf singer went for ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_4139_1.jpg
glued her up and she's right as rain, fragile though, aluminum is the way to go on #3, gotta run with that idea...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_4138_1.jpg
she took a small face down tumble. 2nd string bender snapped, time for some glue.

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_4025_1.jpg

I'm gland I chose the AC/DC shirt for the gig, sure enough last song warranted a request from the crowd , AC/DC ! Well why not , ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_4014_1.jpg

pic of the stage , first gig with the band canopy, lag bolted into the stage for the 90 mph winds at times , man I'm glad I've c ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_4015_1.jpg

Played a gig on the weekend ; windy and freezing cold so much for summer , lap steel on the stand was great. Rocked a handful of ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_new_legs__1.jpg
decided to lose the mic stand in favour of having a completely portable solution , all on one baseplate. Used some 3/4" EMT ...

Awesome thanks for the link and encouragement! It's a whole new world using two slides and really the only way to go to play certain shapes rhythms and licks . The Liquislide looks pretty interesting ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_Osram_back_1.jpg
here's a back view ; the olive wood can sure take a beating , staples for days . No splitting ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_Osram_JD_925_1.jpg
Now featuring hook and loop fastened tone bar. Something about security , I quickly realize how fast you can achieve slants / ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_0865_1.jpg
a better look at the custom tapered wood thingy , its higher on the player side, which helps get a useful angle to clear the stri ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_0864_1.jpg

a JD 925 with custom tapered wood thingy for the middle finger , and a basic slide the thumb can fit into , can never have enoug ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_0863_1.jpg
just realized I can play open positions licks in any other position by utilizing two slides in one hand , easy peasy !

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_3956_1.jpg
Here's a working setup with the pedal board , kind of gets in the way for now , see how it works out live , really need access to ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_3954_1.jpg

Here is a view from underneath. I can move the unit as one and dismantling is just two Robertson screws .

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_3953_1.jpg
I've fashioned some kind of stand , thought about the tripod, even bought some EMT 3/4 conduit tubing , but then decided to re pur ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_3918_1.jpg
pedal board , guitar player for the most part , steel is relatively new for me .

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_3922_1.jpg
JD tone bar with wooden finger hold thingy

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_3920_1.jpg

the routed area exposed , burned as well... lots of time to abrase, seems this project is never done , still learning new tuning ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_3919_1.jpg

routed a cove to hold the tone bars ...
the JD 925 with a custom holder thingy and a piece of 3/4 cold rolled steel for the he ...

Bill Hatchers design looks intriguing , forgive my mechanical ignorance but what's going on here? Afaik the only mechanical work at play with palm levers is a basic fulcrum device , how does Bill's d ...

I agree , having to contort my wrist to get both levers depressed while picking isn't natural , that's the reason to try the Certano design, but if that could be even easier deployed then by all means ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_Screen_Shot_20200813_at_34005_PM_1.jpg

I'm of the mind I can't live without them , the benders , the options for a six string lap anyway , need ...

I'm quite interested in fabricating a Certano design for my next laptseel , I've made a few Shad Peters designs and while they work pretty well , they are larger and more cumbersome. From what I gathe ...

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Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Jul 2023 9:29 am Subject: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/19730_Martin_Gross_Capo_1.jpg she is still getting played years later now , enjoyed , and I got around to fabricating a capo from instructions that Mart ...
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Sep 2020 7:13 am Subject: Your Love Amazes Me
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv-BJ0tkOfQ here's a tune I produced that I used this lap steel on . An anniversary song for some friends, my gf is singing . 2023 update , the gf singer went for ...
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Sep 2020 7:09 am Subject: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_4139_1.jpg glued her up and she's right as rain, fragile though, aluminum is the way to go on #3, gotta run with that idea...
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Sep 2020 7:06 am Subject: oh snap
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_4138_1.jpg she took a small face down tumble. 2nd string bender snapped, time for some glue.
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Sep 2020 11:33 am Subject: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_4025_1.jpg I'm gland I chose the AC/DC shirt for the gig, sure enough last song warranted a request from the crowd , AC/DC ! Well why not , ...
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Sep 2020 11:30 am Subject: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_4014_1.jpg pic of the stage , first gig with the band canopy, lag bolted into the stage for the 90 mph winds at times , man I'm glad I've c ...
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Sep 2020 11:27 am Subject: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_4015_1.jpg Played a gig on the weekend ; windy and freezing cold so much for summer , lap steel on the stand was great. Rocked a handful of ...
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Sep 2020 9:22 am Subject: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_new_legs__1.jpg decided to lose the mic stand in favour of having a completely portable solution , all on one baseplate. Used some 3/4" EMT ...
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Sep 2020 9:15 am Subject: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Awesome thanks for the link and encouragement! It's a whole new world using two slides and really the only way to go to play certain shapes rhythms and licks . The Liquislide looks pretty interesting ...
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Sep 2020 12:47 pm Subject: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_Osram_back_1.jpg here's a back view ; the olive wood can sure take a beating , staples for days . No splitting ...
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Sep 2020 12:44 pm Subject: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_Osram_JD_925_1.jpg Now featuring hook and loop fastened tone bar. Something about security , I quickly realize how fast you can achieve slants / ...
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Sep 2020 7:38 am Subject: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_0865_1.jpg a better look at the custom tapered wood thingy , its higher on the player side, which helps get a useful angle to clear the stri ...
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Sep 2020 7:35 am Subject: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_0864_1.jpg a JD 925 with custom tapered wood thingy for the middle finger , and a basic slide the thumb can fit into , can never have enoug ...
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Sep 2020 7:33 am Subject: moment of clarity
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_0863_1.jpg just realized I can play open positions licks in any other position by utilizing two slides in one hand , easy peasy !
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Aug 2020 8:48 am Subject: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_3956_1.jpg Here's a working setup with the pedal board , kind of gets in the way for now , see how it works out live , really need access to ...
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Aug 2020 8:47 am Subject: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_3954_1.jpg Here is a view from underneath. I can move the unit as one and dismantling is just two Robertson screws .
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Aug 2020 8:45 am Subject: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_3953_1.jpg I've fashioned some kind of stand , thought about the tripod, even bought some EMT 3/4 conduit tubing , but then decided to re pur ...
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Aug 2020 9:53 am Subject: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_3918_1.jpg pedal board , guitar player for the most part , steel is relatively new for me .
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Aug 2020 9:52 am Subject: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_3922_1.jpg JD tone bar with wooden finger hold thingy
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Aug 2020 9:48 am Subject: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_3920_1.jpg the routed area exposed , burned as well... lots of time to abrase, seems this project is never done , still learning new tuning ...
Topic: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Aug 2020 9:41 am Subject: New Member New Build #2 ..
Robert Millar Replies: 39 Views: 14209	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_IMG_3919_1.jpg routed a cove to hold the tone bars ... the JD 925 with a custom holder thingy and a piece of 3/4 cold rolled steel for the he ...
Topic: String bender options for lap?
Robert Millar Replies: 26 Views: 15389	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Aug 2020 9:16 am Subject: String bender options for lap?
Robert Millar Replies: 26 Views: 15389	Bill Hatchers design looks intriguing , forgive my mechanical ignorance but what's going on here? Afaik the only mechanical work at play with palm levers is a basic fulcrum device , how does Bill's d ...
Topic: String bender options for lap?
Robert Millar Replies: 26 Views: 15389	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Aug 2020 7:29 am Subject: String bender options for lap?
Robert Millar Replies: 26 Views: 15389	I agree , having to contort my wrist to get both levers depressed while picking isn't natural , that's the reason to try the Certano design, but if that could be even easier deployed then by all means ...
Topic: String bender options for lap?
Robert Millar Replies: 26 Views: 15389	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Aug 2020 12:43 pm Subject: String bender options for lap?
Robert Millar Replies: 26 Views: 15389	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/19730_Screen_Shot_20200813_at_34005_PM_1.jpg I'm of the mind I can't live without them , the benders , the options for a six string lap anyway , need ...
Topic: String bender options for lap?
Robert Millar Replies: 26 Views: 15389	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Aug 2020 12:19 pm Subject: Certano bender fabrication
Robert Millar Replies: 26 Views: 15389	I'm quite interested in fabricating a Certano design for my next laptseel , I've made a few Shad Peters designs and while they work pretty well , they are larger and more cumbersome. From what I gathe ...