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Topic: newbie question - floor pedal ball joint |
Mark Aaron
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Tennessee, USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2012 4:36 pm |
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Newbie in need of some help with what I think are pretty basic questions. I have a 1970's? BMI, which I am really happy with:
I need to replace this part (I'm holding it open on the first picture):
Am I correct in calling this a 180 degree ball joint, and are these pretty standard, or is this something I need to get directly from BMI? I saw on their website that they sell pedal rods for $10. I do not know if the pedal rods they sell include the ball joint assembly or if they would work on a guitar this old. The pedal rods that I have are by themselves 24 and 5/16".
Here's how it connects to the pedal:
Here's the rod (works fine), some kind of connector from the ball joint to the pedal rod (what do you call the second thing - is it an extender, or is it a common part of the assembly?), and the part I need:
Here's a shot of the threading on the rod and a nut that fits the threading:
Also for fun, any opinions on these guitars or their value? |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 23 Jul 2012 4:45 pm
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| I didn't see this post, but I posted some info over on Steel Players on your other thread you have running. |
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Chris Dorch
From:
Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2012 4:59 pm
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| I think Don B. at BSG can help if that's a standard thread count... He's got them up on his site... |
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Mark Aaron
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2012 5:02 pm
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Thanks, Jerry! I posted it here after the first response I got on the steel players index once I realized this section was for mechanical issues.
Even dumber question - how to measure the thread count? |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 23 Jul 2012 5:23 pm
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I don't know BMI's, but if you are going to call them, you can ask Don or Dan. They will know. Most steels use 10-32. Pretty standard size. If you have a way to measure the rod, a #10 rod will measure 3/16".
The thread count is Threads per Inch. Never seen anything but a 32 TPI [national fine] count on a #10 pedal rod. |
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Mark Aaron
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2012 6:14 pm
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| I had already talked to one of the sales guys, and he was super friendly, but suggested I talk to the owner to make sure I get what I want. I liked hearing, "Welcome to the BMI family." First impression: a real stand-up operation. |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 23 Jul 2012 6:44 pm
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Take the rod, or the end, to a hardware store. they have a board with a bunch of threaded holes and a bunch of assorted bolts sticking out.
Only one size will fit and thread more than a half turn.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Mark Aaron
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 24 Jul 2012 5:38 pm
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| Got a 10 32 180 degree connector on the way, so I'll find out soon enough. I posted same question in the wrong section, and one of the guys sounded pretty confident that was all I needed. Also inquiring with bmi. It looks very likely that I can get originals from them. Thanks for everyone's help. This is a great forum. I feel slightly less stupid after learning more about the mechanics of these things. |
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Jim Curtain
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Phoenix,Arizona, USA
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Posted 26 Jul 2012 7:55 am
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| Hey Mark, no such thing as a stupid question! |
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