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Frank Estes
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Huntsville, AL
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Posted 6 Aug 2013 4:20 pm |
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http://youtu.be/g3fmz2J_Gtc
Brought to you by the best P/P mechanic on the planet. He works on Mike Johnson's guitars--'nuff said. |
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Russ Wever
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Posted 6 Aug 2013 5:43 pm
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Interesting . . . this type below has been around a long time . . the last 30-or-so years . . .
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Frank Estes
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Huntsville, AL
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Posted 7 Aug 2013 3:47 am
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Those who have used those know why another option is a good thing...
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Erv Niehaus
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Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 7 Aug 2013 7:22 am
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| Sounds like Clem Schmidt. |
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Russ Wever
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Kansas City
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Erv Niehaus
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Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 7 Aug 2013 9:36 am
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| Has anyone on the Forum ever tried that unit Clem has for a p/p? |
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Russ Wever
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Kansas City
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Erv Niehaus
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Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 7 Aug 2013 10:12 am
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| Mike sure sounds good on that rig. |
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Frank Estes
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Huntsville, AL
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Posted 7 Aug 2013 6:34 pm
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Clem Schmitz: (Correct Spelling)
"Our new effort (on YouTube) is the PP Instant-on bell crank. Just so you know, the thickness at the clip (keeper) is less than the regular width of the PP bell crank so using it where you'd want to add a PP factory bell crank is doable, if you have room for one you'll have room for ours and the beauty is, no crossbar to pull."
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Tom Lulias
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Wyoming, USA
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Posted 8 Aug 2013 4:07 pm clem
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| You wont deal with a better man or push pull mechanic. |
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David Wessner
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Shorewood, Minnesota, USA
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Posted 8 Aug 2013 4:35 pm
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| Clem is one of the best push/pull minds out there. His work is always designed to last under working conditions. |
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Frank Estes
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Huntsville, AL
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Posted 8 Aug 2013 7:04 pm
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Clem and the Big E from 2009
More Clem Comments:
"Of interest are the cut bell cranks Russ Wever posted. The primary purpose of those were to add a raise rod support if and where needed. (one is in that little pile of parts to the left.) That is what Fred Trogden said but they were not used or needed on a new axe leaving the factory. By running a socket head screw all the way thru and threading, one could make a secure bell crank to be able to raise & lower. Stuff done in the field on used steels. Years ago Emmons put 2 extra bell cranks on every crossbar to aid in rotating it, to make the pedal rods off or on an easier chore. An owner having access to spare bc's was not a challenge but times have changed. The parts are not as readily available and at prices that makes one want to have a surplus, if desired. Also the fact that some guys make not have ready access to the tools such as taps, drill bits and whatever may be needed to do the desired job.
The sole purpose of this secure instant-on bell crank is to save time and money. Some guys are great players and don't mess with the mechanics but this is a part that Anyone can do in instant, hence, the instant-on bc.
Another feature that is not obvious is the top swivel is extended more than the regular swivel, an aid in raising a string such as the F# to G# by making the raise a little shorter travel. There are a few other features that we won't share now." |
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Joshua Gibson
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Arizona, USA
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Posted 19 Aug 2013 10:54 pm
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does anyone know what kind of price Clem has on those IO bell crank's? I'm intrigued  ,
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Frank Estes
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