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David Beckner


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Kentucky, USA
Post  Posted 18 Feb 2010 6:33 pm    
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thought I would throw this out there .. I am thinking of building a seat out of some scrap walnut ..using conduit flanges and pipe fo the legs but I want to get the dimensions right..ANY HELP???
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Steve English


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Baja, Arizona
Post  Posted 19 Feb 2010 9:33 am    
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Here's a link to a previous thread:

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=174930&highlight=

I posted the dimensions and pictures of the one I built, and I'm certain there's a lot more good info out there if you do a search.
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Johnny Baker

 

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Southport, Fla
Post  Posted 20 Feb 2010 5:21 pm     seat build
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I built one out of plywood, 3/4" with a back rest, right in the lower part for comfort and put swivel
casters on it, handles on the sides, and put a very
comfortably padded and hinged locking lid. Don't look
like anything you'd buy but something you'd be proud
to have and use. Good luck on youre build.
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Patrick Laffrat


From:
Gemenos, France
Post  Posted 21 Feb 2010 6:10 am    
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David Beckner


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Kentucky, USA
Post  Posted 24 Feb 2010 2:33 pm     thanks ---seat build help
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thanks for the input..i am starting construction now and when finished will post a picture
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WILCOX SD10 (love the white mica)
WALKER SEAT
NASHVILLE 400
BEHRINGER RACK TUNER
CUSH CASE RACK
PEAVEY DELTA FEX
PARTS CASTER.Gospel and Classic Country Music
http://www.dbupholstery.yolasite.com
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Boo Bernstein

 

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Los Angeles, CA
Post  Posted 24 Feb 2010 5:47 pm    
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While we're on the subject of building seats, do you have a suggestion for a good hinge for the top of the seat? My Sho-Bud seat finally came apart (after 34 years!). I want a good solid hinge -- but, hopefully, something that isn't completely industrial looking. Thanks for your help. Boo
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Andy Hinton

 

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Louisiana, USA * R.I.P.
Post  Posted 24 Feb 2010 5:55 pm     seat
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Bo; Go to your hardware store & get a 1 in. piano hinge. they usually come in lengths from 1 ft, to 3 0r 4 ft. Easy to cut to desired length. Looks like a factory job when finished. Andy H.
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David Beckner


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Kentucky, USA
Post  Posted 24 Feb 2010 6:58 pm    
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I agree a piano hinge will work excellent..some hardware stores carry hinges like you would see on a blanket chest or fine furniture.( i think they call them butterfly) I was lucky to find a flight case like they ship hospital equipment in which is what i am using..they look identical to those used on guitar cases.
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WILCOX SD10 (love the white mica)
WALKER SEAT
NASHVILLE 400
BEHRINGER RACK TUNER
CUSH CASE RACK
PEAVEY DELTA FEX
PARTS CASTER.Gospel and Classic Country Music
http://www.dbupholstery.yolasite.com
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Bill Ford


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Graniteville SC Aiken
Post  Posted 25 Feb 2010 5:42 am    
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Patrick,
That looks to me like an aluminum utility case with a cushion, etc, if it is, great idea, solves the latch/hinge issue....I like it.

Bill
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Patrick Laffrat


From:
Gemenos, France
Post  Posted 25 Feb 2010 7:37 am    
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You're right Bill, a case from local DIYshop with the rest of a camping seat broken, aluminium corner, plywood, a polyurethane cushion,and a piece of skaï.. not too much equipment and money but more time of thought!
I like it and my bottom too! Smile
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Andrew Noecker

 

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New Hampshire, USA
Post  Posted 25 Feb 2010 9:41 am    
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I just finished mine. I'm really happy with it.
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Andrew Noecker

 

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New Hampshire, USA
Post  Posted 25 Feb 2010 9:56 am    
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I just finished mine. I'm really happy with it.
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Patrick Laffrat


From:
Gemenos, France
Post  Posted 25 Feb 2010 10:39 am    
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professional job Andrew! Razz
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