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Topic: New Toy in my shop |
Barry Coker
From: Bagley Alabama, USA
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Posted 26 Aug 2022 3:55 am
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I recently added a new Toy in my shop.
Taig Mini CNC. I got this unit from a retiering knife maker in really good shape with computer and control softwear been reading up on the operation and working on wrighting G code BIG learning curve but I'm making progress did some changer fingers.
Barry _________________ Zum-D-10, Webb 614-E, 65 Pro Reverb, Evans RE200, 69 Gibson Birdland, 89 Telecaster EAD Bad!! |
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David Ball
From: North Carolina High Country
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Posted 26 Aug 2022 11:20 am
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I have one just like it. Nice little machine.
The only problem I ever had with it is the column wanting to tilt when I didn't want it to--I was cutting changer fingers.. I took a piece of 80 grit sandpaper and glued the back side so that it had grit on both sides, and tightened the column with the sandpaper in between the two pieces of the tilt mechanism. Problem solved.
Enjoy!
Dave |
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Barry Coker
From: Bagley Alabama, USA
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Posted 26 Aug 2022 11:33 am
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Thanks for the heads up I'll look at that its a neat little machine not super fast but at my age nether am I.
Barry _________________ Zum-D-10, Webb 614-E, 65 Pro Reverb, Evans RE200, 69 Gibson Birdland, 89 Telecaster EAD Bad!! |
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Jerry Overstreet
From: Louisville Ky
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Posted 4 Sep 2022 10:20 am
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Barry, kudos to you for your offers to machine parts that might not be available otherwise or just for better parts.
I think you are making a fine contribution to the forum and the steel guitar community. |
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Barry Coker
From: Bagley Alabama, USA
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Posted 4 Sep 2022 10:41 am
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Thanks so much Jerry for the kind words I have had several people here on the forum have me build parts for both Pedal and lap steels I am close to retierment and getting my post retierment hobbies set up. I enjoy making parts for these insterments and enjoy in my little way keeping some great musical equipment both working and upgraded for better playability.
Thanks again Jerry
Barry _________________ Zum-D-10, Webb 614-E, 65 Pro Reverb, Evans RE200, 69 Gibson Birdland, 89 Telecaster EAD Bad!! |
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Larry Dering
From: Missouri, USA
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Posted 4 Sep 2022 3:15 pm
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Barry, that's a great hobby and a wonderful addition to our community. Thanks for sharing your talents. |
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Barry Coker
From: Bagley Alabama, USA
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Posted 4 Sep 2022 4:17 pm
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Hey Larry I really enjoy making the parts but more than that I like the fact that I can help keep some great old guitars sing there songs for years to come. I hope to have a growing inventory of parts drawings and designs for not only repairs but for adding knees and pedals too.
Thanks Barry _________________ Zum-D-10, Webb 614-E, 65 Pro Reverb, Evans RE200, 69 Gibson Birdland, 89 Telecaster EAD Bad!! |
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Andy DePaule
From: Saigon, Viet Nam & Springfield, Oregon
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Posted 4 Sep 2022 6:28 pm Wonderful!
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Wonderful! Maybe there is hope for us over the hill guys after all
Best wishes on the learning curve. Just watch the sharp bends so you don't fall and break your hip
Seriously, Good luck and looking forward to see what you do.
Those finger are sure looking good for a start. _________________ Inlaid Star Guitar 2006 by Mark Giles. SD-10 4+5 in E9th; http://luthiersupply.com/instrument-gallery.html
2017 Mullen SD-10, G2 5&5 Polished Aluminum covering. Custom Build for me. Great Steel.
Clinesmith Joaquin Murphy style Aluminum 8 String Lap Steel Short A6th.
Magnatone Jeweltone Series Lap Steel, Circa 1950? 6 String with F#minor7th Tuning.
1956 Dewey Kendrick D-8 4&3, Restoration Project.
1973 Sho~Bud Green SD-10 4&5 PSG, Restoration Project. |
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Barry Coker
From: Bagley Alabama, USA
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Posted 4 Sep 2022 6:34 pm
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Thanks Andy My learning curve is a little like Driffting on a Bicycle but I'm too hard headed to give up.
Thanks Man
Barry _________________ Zum-D-10, Webb 614-E, 65 Pro Reverb, Evans RE200, 69 Gibson Birdland, 89 Telecaster EAD Bad!! |
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Larry Dering
From: Missouri, USA
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Posted 4 Sep 2022 6:49 pm
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👍 Great attitude and ambition. Best wishes for a successful hobby. |
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Marty Broussard
From: Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 5 Sep 2022 6:29 pm
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Good to hear !!!! When I get past my current project I have another in mind and will need special parts. _________________ RETIRED
"Technique is really the elimination of the unnecessary..it is a constant effort to avoid any personal impediment or obstacle to achieve the smooth flow of energy and intent" Yehudi Menuhin |
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