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Topic: BIG Tuning Wrench (Black/Red/Silver)--It's A Go! |
Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 1 Feb 2014 9:21 am |
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“The BIG Tuning Wrench†will be back! I hope to have them ready to go within the next month. It will be available in Black and Red as well as the original color of Silver (Aluminum). (See Photos Below) (Make sure you look at the last photo which shows the other "standard" tuning wrenches and how they size up next to the BIG Tuning Wrench) The dimensions of this wrench are: Shaft is 1.5" long; works on a 3/16" hex tuning nut and goes to a depth of 5/16" into the shaft. The Knob is 1.5" in diameter and the knurled turning surface width is 5/8". It's milled out of aluminum and anodized for color. The Black and Red wrenches will have a small hole drilled into the middle of the Knob in order to make the anodizing process easier. I sold the BIG Tuning Wrench for five years on the Forum but stopped in the fall of 2012. Now that I’ve retired for the second time (U.S. Air Force and State of Oklahoma), I have a little more time to do what I want to do (With the Wife’s/Boss’ supervision of course)! ïŠ
If you would like to get on a list (No obligations of course but only a “wish list†with potential buyers) for a wrench, please email me at: carlwilliams2@att.net and let me know the following:
1. Number of wrenches you would want?
2. Which wrench color(s) you would like?
3. What brand of steel you would be using the wrench on?
(Sales will be for the Lower 48 U.S. States Only)
Once again, there is no obligation but only a “wish list†with potential buyers. I’ll let you know the exact cost in my email response to you when the wrenches will be ready. The approximate cost of a colored wrench will be about the cost of an Extended E9th set of strings.(Silver will be a little cheaper)
Thanks, Carl
P.S. I’ve advised Michael Yahl of the possibility of selling the wrench again and hopefully he’ll be back in business soon…he’s got his version of the wrench and I was lucky enough to get the VERY first one! He’s a Master Machinist and the Forum/Steel Players everywhere are looking forward to his reopening of his business in Texas!
Last edited by Carl Williams on 9 Mar 2014 11:08 am; edited 7 times in total |
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Ken Pippus
From:
Langford, BC, Canada
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Posted 1 Feb 2014 12:50 pm
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| I NEED a red one! |
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Stephen Gambrell
From:
Over there
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Posted 1 Feb 2014 2:03 pm
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| I need a black one. (they sound better) |
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 1 Feb 2014 2:16 pm
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There ya go Carl, your back in business now buddy. 
Carl, call me at 480-986-2599
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Email: azpedalman@gmail.com
Phone: 480-235-8797 |
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John Palumbo
From:
Lansdale, PA.
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Posted 1 Feb 2014 2:58 pm
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| nice Carl, nice Willy also! |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 1 Feb 2014 3:45 pm Thanks...
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Stephen G.,
I've sent you a Private Message regarding a Black Wrench...Thanks, Carl |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 1 Feb 2014 3:52 pm Thanks!
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Hey John,
Thanks for the positive feedback on both the wrench and my Willy...My very first custom built steel I've ever had in my 40 years of practicing to learn the contraption!  Holler if you decide you want a wrench...Take Care, Carl
p.s. Just an FYI, but Red is winning out for favorite color as of right now anyway... |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 1 Feb 2014 3:57 pm BIG Wrench Supporter!
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Hey Mr. Fred...Hope all is well these days and the steel building business is continuing to keep you going! Your kind words are always appreciated and I know you have personal experience with the BIG Tuning Wrench...in fact, if I recall correctly, you have one on your Work Bench that helps to tune up every Justice Steel built!  I've sent you a Private Message as well Fred. Once again, thanks for your continued support...Your Bud, Carl |
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Raymond Eicher
From:
Maryland, USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2014 6:20 pm Big tuning wrench
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I could really use a red and a black one! Let me know the cost.
Thanks
Ray@rayeicher.com
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GFI ULTRA D-10, GFI Expo S-10, 2 ETS S-10, Justice 3x4, Rickenbacher, Fender and Supro lap steels, Tut Taylor and National resonators.Fender Deluxe, Marshall Class 5, Peavey amps and way, way too many guitars. |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 1 Feb 2014 6:29 pm
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| Thanks Ray....Please check your Private Messages regarding the wrench. Carl |
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Ford Cole
From:
Texas
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Posted 2 Feb 2014 12:42 pm wrench
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| Hey Carl..a version of your wrench made to fit a Mullen guitar would be a a welcome addition! |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 2 Feb 2014 1:50 pm Wrench
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Hello Ford,
Plan on having the wrench to also fit the Mullen. Thanks for the suggestion...let me know by email if you'd like to get on the Wish List for one?
Thanks, Carl |
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Jerry Foster
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 3 Feb 2014 8:09 am Big Tuning Wrench
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| Hello Carl , I want one of the BIG red tuning wrench. your picking friend . Jerry Foster |
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Ron Epperson
From:
Riverside,Calif. U.S.A.
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Posted 3 Feb 2014 8:49 am tuning wrench
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| hi carl i will take a red one thanks |
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Jack Ritter
From:
Enid, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 3 Feb 2014 9:07 am
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I got 3 of these when they first came on the Forum and they sure simplify tuning and really help getting the settings where you want them accurately and very easy. Try it and I bet you would like it! Jack
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Zum D10 8x5,rev pre-amp, TC M300, Split 12, n-112, IZZY, Hilton vp, Geo L, BJS Hughey, Live Steel |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 3 Feb 2014 9:10 am
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| Hello Jerry & Ron...good to hear from you both and if memory serves, have both been past customers of the BIG Tuning Wrench! I've got you both down for a Red Wrench but please do me a big favor if you have a minute....Email me at: carlwilliams2@att.net and tell me you want a Red Wrench and this will help me keep everything in the same hole if you know what I mean...Thanks again...Carl |
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Walter Killam
From:
Nebraska, USA
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Posted 4 Feb 2014 7:26 am
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email sent with a request for tone enhancing Black!
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Mostly junque with a few knick-knacks that I really can't do without! |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 4 Feb 2014 10:11 am BIG Tuning Wrenches in Color!!!
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For Ron Epperson; I've sent you a Private Msg Ron..Thanks, Carl
Jack, Hope all is well these days in Enid, America...you were one of my VERY first customers back in '07 and your continued support is most appreciated! Carl
Walter, I think you're on to something with the Black Mistique that many of us are under...trust me, I have a Black BIG Tuning Wrench and a Black Zirc Bar being used on a Black Willy...Life is Good Brother! |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 10 Feb 2014 9:12 am
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| TTT |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 14 Feb 2014 6:08 pm
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| TTT---Red continues to win out! |
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 14 Feb 2014 6:36 pm
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| Red.......easiest to find in steel seat |
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Randy Myers
From:
Risingsun, Ohio, USA
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Posted 15 Feb 2014 11:06 am Wrench
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Red Will look good with my green guitar.
Thanks
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RI 52 Tele
Epi Sheraton
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Randall RG75
Washburn J28 Cedar top
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 15 Feb 2014 11:13 am
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Good point Tony...the old Pac-a-Seat can get pretty dark at a night gig!
Randy, thanks for the request...I've sent you a Private Message as well...Carl |
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 15 Feb 2014 1:01 pm
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Carl, will you be at Dallas show, and if so will you have tuners for sale? I would like a red one (MSA Milly) and a black one (Mullen) if you are there.
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MSA Millenium SD10, GK MB200, Sica 12inch cab, Joyo American Sound Pedal/ Jay Ganz Straight Ahead amp, Telonics 15inch in Peavey cab, Digitech RP150, Peterson tuner.Hilton volume pedal.Scott Dixon seat and guitar flight case. |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 15 Feb 2014 1:58 pm Dallas Show
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Hi Malcolm,
Thanks for the inquiry...As of this time, I'll probably not make the Dallas show. The wrenches, if I get enough interest to go forward, wouldn't be ready by the Dallas show anyway. I'll add you to the Black and Red wish lists. Thanks again, Carl |
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