New Toy in my shop

Barry Coker · From: Bagley Alabama, USA

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
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Zum-D-10, Webb 614-E, 65 Pro Reverb, Evans RE200, 69 Gibson Birdland, 89 Telecaster EAD Bad!!

David Ball · From: North Carolina High Country

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

Barry Coker · From: Bagley Alabama, USA

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. Laughing

Barry
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Zum-D-10, Webb 614-E, 65 Pro Reverb, Evans RE200, 69 Gibson Birdland, 89 Telecaster EAD Bad!!

Jerry Overstreet · From: Louisville Ky

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.

Barry Coker · From: Bagley Alabama, USA

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
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Zum-D-10, Webb 614-E, 65 Pro Reverb, Evans RE200, 69 Gibson Birdland, 89 Telecaster EAD Bad!!

Larry Dering · From: Missouri, USA

Barry, that's a great hobby and a wonderful addition to our community. Thanks for sharing your talents.

Barry Coker · From: Bagley Alabama, USA

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
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Zum-D-10, Webb 614-E, 65 Pro Reverb, Evans RE200, 69 Gibson Birdland, 89 Telecaster EAD Bad!!

Andy DePaule · From: Saigon, Viet Nam & Springfield, Oregon

Wonderful! Maybe there is hope for us over the hill guys after all Laughing

Best wishes on the learning curve. Just watch the sharp bends so you don't fall and break your hip Laughing

Seriously, Good luck and looking forward to see what you do.
Those finger are sure looking good for a start. Very Happy

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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.

Barry Coker · From: Bagley Alabama, USA

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
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Zum-D-10, Webb 614-E, 65 Pro Reverb, Evans RE200, 69 Gibson Birdland, 89 Telecaster EAD Bad!!

Larry Dering · From: Missouri, USA

👍 Great attitude and ambition. Best wishes for a successful hobby.

Marty Broussard · From: Broussard, Louisiana, USA

Good to hear !!!! When I get past my current project I have another in mind and will need special parts.
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