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Marvin Born
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Ohio, USA
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Posted 16 Dec 2007 10:58 am |
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I built a couple of these to tune my Emmons push pull, because I was tired of using the Tee-handle which was hard to insert into the screw head and when would fall out when I moved my hand to the handle to make the adjustment. It was suggested at a local steel jam that I make them available to the steel community, so here they are.
The knob is 3/4" which gives you enough torque to turn the screws, but not enough to strip or break a screw.
The hex wrench is high quality tool grade steel with a flat face. (not a ball head, so it won't enlarge the screw heads) 7/64" X 1-1/2" long. Each tool is slightly magnetic which holds it in the screw head. The knobs are available in Chrome, Gold and Black (for those special black Emmons PP's.)
b0b has allowed me to post prices since I manufacture the tool.
Each chrome tool is $22 including shipping, etc.
Black or Gold is $24 each, (due to the extra cost for the knobs), subtract $2 per tool for an additional tool in the same order.
I take personal checks or cash, sorry I don't have Pay Pal yet.
Contact me at mborn@k8xu.com or via the forum for additional questions.
Marvin Born
7956 Greenside Lane
Columbus, OH 43235
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Lynn Stafford
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Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 16 Dec 2007 1:28 pm
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Wow!! what a great idea  I've often wondered when someone would devise something like this.
I'd like to place an order, Marvin. Please check your inbox.
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Lynn Stafford
STEEL GUITAR WEST
http://www.steelguitarwest.com
Steel Guitar Technician (Restoration, Set-up, Service and Repair work)
Previous Emmons Authorized Dealer & Service Technician (original factory is now closed)
ZumSteel Authorized Service Technician
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Bob Knight
From:
Bowling Green KY
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Posted 16 Dec 2007 2:12 pm
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Marvin,
Great idea,
I have made a lot of these over the years. I find the ball end wrenches work a lot better and they won't enlarge the screw, as it is harder than the wrench
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Al Vesel
From:
Chisholm, Minnesota, USA
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Posted 16 Dec 2007 7:01 pm EMMONS PUSH PULL TUNING WRENCH WANTED
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Marvin,
Wow, what an idea. I want one for sure. Check your emails.
Al Vesel
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Emmons LeGrande SKH D-10 - WALKER STEREO STEEL AMP w JBL ENCLOSURES & TC ELECTRONICS M-ONE XL PROCESSOR, HILTON VP,FURMAN POWER CONDITIONER, SARNO's Steel Guitar BLACK BOX,BJS,ToneMaster bars,FENDER Strat, FENDER & Ovation acoustic's |
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Jordan Shapiro
From:
Echo Park, California, USA
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Posted 16 Dec 2007 10:05 pm
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Bobby Bowman let me have his when he saw my eyes light up after he told me what it was. I'm in for a backup or two.
These are great to have.
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T. C. Furlong
From:
Lake County, Illinois, USA
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Posted 17 Dec 2007 7:49 am
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Of course if you have a woodneck P/P you would need a wrench with a figured maple hand knob. Like this one. 
I'd love a nice chrome one for my aluminium neck P/P's. Great job Marvin, email on it's way.
TC |
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 17 Dec 2007 8:21 am
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| I'd like one w/ a silver knob.....what's the price?...and how do you order? |
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Mike Weirauch
From:
Harrisburg, Illinois**The Hub of the Universe
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Posted 17 Dec 2007 11:08 am
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I bought one of these from Bob Knight about 7 or 8 years ago. I like the little rubber bumper on the front in case I miss the hole (no hair!). Just like American Express, I never leave home without it (in my pak-a-seat).  |
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Marvin Born
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2007 1:34 pm Emmons push pull tuning knob
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An update on the tuning tools.
1. Several forum members requested ball ends on the tool. I will have a few ball head hex wrenches after Christmas, so I can make a ball end if someone wants one.
2. Jay Thompson, just pointed out that the tool works for adjusting the splits on a Legrande, thus a whole new market. Thanks Jay.
Marvin |
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Michael Pierce
From:
Madison, CT
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Posted 21 Dec 2007 3:57 am pp tool
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| Received mine yesterday, Marvin. Very nice workmanship. I look forward to using it for many years. |
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Rick Johnson
From:
Wheelwright, Ky USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2007 5:29 am
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I got mine from Bob Knight years ago.
He is always thinking of these things.
Thanks Bob
Rick
www.rickjohnsoncabs.com |
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Robert Cates
From:
Maine, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2007 5:32 am pp wrench
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Hey Marv
I am sending a check today for one. I would like to have the ball tip one please. I will send mailing info with the check.
Thanks
Bob |
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Marvin Born
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 22 Dec 2007 9:59 am Emmons tuning tool
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The ball end hex wrenches came in today. They are 1" inch longer than the flat end Allen wrenches. I can either make them standard length or 1 inch longer if anyone wants them that way.
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 22 Dec 2007 10:53 am
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| I'll take the standard length. |
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KENNY KRUPNICK
From:
Columbus, Ohio
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Posted 23 Dec 2007 6:28 pm
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| Rick,you need to get a new one from Marvin,and help support his new tool. Marvin is top notch. |
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Marvin Born
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2007 4:03 pm Emmons tool
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Tony, check you private messages.
Marvin |
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Lynn Stafford
From:
Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2007 4:57 pm
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Hi Marvin,
I just received my two! One for my Pack-a-seat and one spare for home use. Thanks so much, as they are just what I've been needing. No more long, tee handled allen wrenches for me
Best regards,
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Ray DeVoe
From:
Hudson, FL
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Posted 24 Dec 2007 6:27 pm wrench
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Hi Marvin
I am going to order two from you.
Have a great Christmas.
Ray DeVoe
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Brian Edwards
From:
Santa Fe, NM USA
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Posted 25 Dec 2007 9:22 am
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Marvin:
Got mine too...great work!
Thanks,
Brian
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Marvin Born
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 30 Dec 2007 2:35 pm Emmons tool
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Has everyone received their tools?
Marvin |
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Al Vesel
From:
Chisholm, Minnesota, USA
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Posted 30 Dec 2007 2:57 pm Received my Emmons wrench !!
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Marvin,
Received mine-great work!!!! I was just going to order the long t-handle one and I am sure glad I didn't.
TXS
Al Vesel
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Emmons LeGrande SKH D-10 - WALKER STEREO STEEL AMP w JBL ENCLOSURES & TC ELECTRONICS M-ONE XL PROCESSOR, HILTON VP,FURMAN POWER CONDITIONER, SARNO's Steel Guitar BLACK BOX,BJS,ToneMaster bars,FENDER Strat, FENDER & Ovation acoustic's |
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Marvin Born
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 6 Jan 2008 10:43 am Emmons push pull tuning tool
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Bump for Sunday. I still have the black and gold knobs. The gold looks real nice with a Rosewood.
Marvin |
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basilh
From:
United Kingdom
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Posted 11 Jan 2008 3:02 am
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Marvin, I want two Black ones.(Standard length Ball Head)
Have you PayPal yet ?
Or maybe I can send to a Stateside Player with PayPal, and they send you the money. Let me know the total including S&H to the United Kingdom.
Basil |
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Mike Archer
From:
church hill tn
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Posted 5 Jan 2009 4:05 pm pp tuning allen knobs
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for you folks who have PP emmons
I recomend Marvins tuning knob
its the best ive seen just the right lenth
and size nice work Marvin!!
get your self one!!! Mike  |
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Mike Kowalik
From:
San Antonio,Texas
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Posted 5 Jan 2009 4:43 pm P/P tuning wrench.....
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| Are these still available |
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