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I found this old thread...
I actually bought both of the Sol steel bars from eBay.
I have the bars in storage but I will give proper dimensions when I can.
I will say that they are very small bar ...

Hi Ned
That is an early original Demeter Tremulator, owned by my boss, in my shop to be cleaned up and made to work again. A bit of history on my bench.
And by the way, your CD-ROM arrived on wednes ...

Glueing a separating seam.
The things you find...
Plus a photo of my other "new" instrument, a 1929 Greenfield Hawaiian, that needs a bit of work:

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix ...

Hi Ned
It's a tough call on the finish restoration, I kind of like the 70's hot rod refin.
I will restore the instrument so that I can return it to original if I get the urge.
Once it's cleaned u ...

Discovery.
Seem that I've located the original finish.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12195_IMG_9691_1.jpg

And finally received my Aluminum polish.
Gotta say, it works.

http://b ...

Legs chromed and reassembled.
Looking good.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12195_IMG_9688_1.jpg

Hi Peter
It was $250.
Price seemed to be dictated by how large the tank is.
Mine is 6L/1.58 gallons and 13x8x4", which was the largest affordable one I could find.
It did a good job but, y ...

Ultrasonic Cleaning.

Went well.
Loosened grime and allowed easier cleaning of the fine parts.
Still used all my fine cleaning tools and tricks but a great help.

Before:
http://bb.steelguitarf ...

First chromed items back from plating.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12195_IMG_9605_1.jpg

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12195_IMG_9606_1.jpg

http://bb.steelguitarfor ...

Hi Ned
Sorry to have a bit of a delay posting photos but I've been running items to the plating company, waiting for some proper aluminum polish to be delivered and trying to spend time with my kids ...

Bought an Ultrasonic Parts Cleaner today.
Should arrive before the end of the week.
Thanks for the suggestion Ned.

All screws and bolts visible from the top of the instrument are off being replat ...

Naptha is one of my go to cleaners, so using plenty of it.
The ultrasonic-bath sounds like another item to check out.
I absolutely could have used one while doing many guitar rebuilds in the past. ...

Thanks for the tips.
Rolling along.

How were these "wheels" installed? Press fit?
Do I lubricate these with anything or anything special after I clean them?
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12195_IMG_9437_1.jpg

Here is the issue with the actual machine heads.
Looks like string tension caused the split shafts to collapse and on a couple, actually break.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12195_IMG_9 ...

Machine heads are pooched, waiting for replacements.
The cleaning begins.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12195_IMG_9429_1.jpg
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12195_IMG_9433_1 ...

Ned McIntosh.
Can't tell you how much your photos and words are helping me understand the Marlen pull-release.
It's amazing what can be done and you've done it!
So inspiring.
I'm flying home toda ...

Ned, thanks for the pictures and info.
That Marlen looks gorgeous.
Love the approach and I'll take some of your tips to heart and see where I can incorporate upgrades or mods to get my steel playing ...

Donny, I get what you're saying.
I need to start somewhere and this steel made a timely appearance.
Everything happens for a reason.
I'll roll with the punches.
Thanks for giving your opinion, ser ...

Thanks Richard, Mule & Bobby.
More good info.

Thanks for your candor Donny.
I understand all the things you've mentioned and I'll be sure to address any perceived "weakness" as I work on this steel.
It may not be a first choice for mo ...

Thanks Edward, great tips.
I repair regular guitars and, yes, oil can be quite evil.
I'll give you a shout, for sure.
All the best.

Beautiful steel Scott...
and plenty of good info as well.
Thanks for sharing.

Here is the LKL lever.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12195_IMG_9360_1.jpg

Nice one Edward.
Thanks for this. Adding more clarity to the Marlen picture for me.
I plan to keep the stock pickups...all I hear is how good these steels sound.
Love how these Marlen's seem to hav ...

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Topic: Sol Hoopii steel slide
Tim Mech Replies: 14 Views: 7526	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Jun 2017 12:45 am Subject: Sol Hoopii steel slide
Tim Mech Replies: 14 Views: 7526	I found this old thread... I actually bought both of the Sol steel bars from eBay. I have the bars in storage but I will give proper dimensions when I can. I will say that they are very small bar ...
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 18 Sep 2015 1:46 pm Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Hi Ned That is an early original Demeter Tremulator, owned by my boss, in my shop to be cleaned up and made to work again. A bit of history on my bench. And by the way, your CD-ROM arrived on wednes ...
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Sep 2015 4:08 am Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Glueing a separating seam. The things you find... Plus a photo of my other "new" instrument, a 1929 Greenfield Hawaiian, that needs a bit of work: http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix ...
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Sep 2015 1:54 pm Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Hi Ned It's a tough call on the finish restoration, I kind of like the 70's hot rod refin. I will restore the instrument so that I can return it to original if I get the urge. Once it's cleaned u ...
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Sep 2015 11:12 am Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Discovery. Seem that I've located the original finish. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12195_IMG_9691_1.jpg And finally received my Aluminum polish. Gotta say, it works. http://b ...
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Sep 2015 3:17 pm Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Legs chromed and reassembled. Looking good. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12195_IMG_9688_1.jpg
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Sep 2015 10:43 am Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Hi Peter It was $250. Price seemed to be dictated by how large the tank is. Mine is 6L/1.58 gallons and 13x8x4", which was the largest affordable one I could find. It did a good job but, y ...
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 6 Sep 2015 7:19 am Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Ultrasonic Cleaning. Went well. Loosened grime and allowed easier cleaning of the fine parts. Still used all my fine cleaning tools and tricks but a great help. Before: http://bb.steelguitarf ...
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Sep 2015 7:29 am Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	First chromed items back from plating. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12195_IMG_9605_1.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12195_IMG_9606_1.jpg http://bb.steelguitarfor ...
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Sep 2015 1:37 am Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Hi Ned Sorry to have a bit of a delay posting photos but I've been running items to the plating company, waiting for some proper aluminum polish to be delivered and trying to spend time with my kids ...
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Aug 2015 12:57 pm Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Bought an Ultrasonic Parts Cleaner today. Should arrive before the end of the week. Thanks for the suggestion Ned. All screws and bolts visible from the top of the instrument are off being replat ...
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Aug 2015 3:05 pm Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Naptha is one of my go to cleaners, so using plenty of it. The ultrasonic-bath sounds like another item to check out. I absolutely could have used one while doing many guitar rebuilds in the past. ...
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Aug 2015 1:57 pm Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Thanks for the tips. Rolling along.
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Aug 2015 6:01 pm Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	How were these "wheels" installed? Press fit? Do I lubricate these with anything or anything special after I clean them? http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12195_IMG_9437_1.jpg
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Aug 2015 5:58 pm Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Here is the issue with the actual machine heads. Looks like string tension caused the split shafts to collapse and on a couple, actually break. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12195_IMG_9 ...
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Aug 2015 10:34 am Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Machine heads are pooched, waiting for replacements. The cleaning begins. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12195_IMG_9429_1.jpg http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12195_IMG_9433_1 ...
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Aug 2015 4:23 am Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Ned McIntosh. Can't tell you how much your photos and words are helping me understand the Marlen pull-release. It's amazing what can be done and you've done it! So inspiring. I'm flying home toda ...
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Aug 2015 6:10 pm Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Ned, thanks for the pictures and info. That Marlen looks gorgeous. Love the approach and I'll take some of your tips to heart and see where I can incorporate upgrades or mods to get my steel playing ...
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Aug 2015 6:06 pm Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Donny, I get what you're saying. I need to start somewhere and this steel made a timely appearance. Everything happens for a reason. I'll roll with the punches. Thanks for giving your opinion, ser ...
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 11 Aug 2015 4:42 am Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Thanks Richard, Mule & Bobby. More good info.
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Aug 2015 5:22 pm Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Thanks for your candor Donny. I understand all the things you've mentioned and I'll be sure to address any perceived "weakness" as I work on this steel. It may not be a first choice for mo ...
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Aug 2015 11:53 am Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Thanks Edward, great tips. I repair regular guitars and, yes, oil can be quite evil. I'll give you a shout, for sure. All the best.
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Aug 2015 11:45 am Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Beautiful steel Scott... and plenty of good info as well. Thanks for sharing.
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Aug 2015 10:34 am Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Here is the LKL lever. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/12195_IMG_9360_1.jpg
Topic: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Aug 2015 6:58 am Subject: Vintage Marlen Refurb HELP!
Tim Mech Replies: 97 Views: 28491	Nice one Edward. Thanks for this. Adding more clarity to the Marlen picture for me. I plan to keep the stock pickups...all I hear is how good these steels sound. Love how these Marlen's seem to hav ...