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| Author: | John How [ Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:41 am ] |
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What's the name of the industrial supply house that sells the string steel by the roll? Also what thickness do you guys use for your benders? TIA, John |
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| Author: | John How [ Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:31 pm ] |
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Thanks Michael, I just found & ordered some from MSC. |
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| Author: | Brad Way [ Fri Mar 16, 2007 3:45 pm ] |
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John, I purchased a few rolls from McMaster Carr. I purchased the .007 Blue Tempered Spring Steel. I recently purchased a roll of .015 Stainless for a new bender I am working on and it seems thick. Probably .010 would be good. |
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| Author: | Kim [ Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:39 pm ] |
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I believe that .010 is indeed the gauge of choice for blued steel slats John. Cheers Kim |
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| Author: | John How [ Fri Mar 16, 2007 9:38 pm ] |
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The stuff I ordered is.012" thick so I think it'll be fine. MSC also has 6"x50" pieces so you don't have to buy 20 ft to get a couple of workable slats. |
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| Author: | Brad Way [ Sat Mar 17, 2007 1:08 am ] |
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John, Are you making some mods to your bender? |
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| Author: | Cocephus [ Sat Mar 17, 2007 7:40 am ] |
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I`m looking for some slats as well. How long/ many uses does one get before they get brittle, or will they? |
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| Author: | tippie53 [ Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:07 pm ] |
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I have found that .015 is what you need. I carry them and they are in stock. Check out my online catalog. john hall blues creek guitars |
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| Author: | John How [ Sat Mar 17, 2007 4:57 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=Brad Way] John, Are you making some mods to your bender?[/QUOTE] No, just replacing the wornout slats |
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