Franklin Bellcranks

Wally Moyers · Post by **Wally Moyers** » 12 Jun 2022 5:11 am

I recently purchased a Franklin D-10. I love the sound and the playability but having a hard time finding bellcranks. Someone told me that there was a bellcrank available that would slide on like Mullen or Zum but I haven't had any luck finding the supplier. Seems like if someone could machine those, they would sell a lot of them. If anyone has any ideas, I would appreciate it..

Thanks in advance,

Wally

Barry Coker · Post by **Barry Coker** » 12 Jun 2022 12:33 pm

Hi Wally I make these:

These are for a 3/8 squair shaft I can do 5/16 hex like Sho Bud also.

Ian Worley · Post by **Ian Worley** » 12 Jun 2022 6:02 pm

The ones that look like this would be easy to replicate, 5/16" round shaft, large set screw

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 19 Jun 2022 2:46 pm

Wally let me know if you find someone who can machine them up -- I could use a few myself, especially for compensators.
:-}

Johnie King · Post by **Johnie King** » 20 Jun 2022 6:38 am

Barry Coker · Post by **Barry Coker** » 20 Jun 2022 8:51 am

OK Guys I got a few min. this afternoon to try my hand at one of these Bell cranks .750 (3/4")wide .375 (3/8")thick 1.750 (1 3/4") total length all grooves are .125 (1/8") 5/16 shaft with 2 10/32 set screws. Will this work?

Thanks Barry

Barry Coker · Post by **Barry Coker** » 25 Jun 2022 3:22 pm

The finished cranks going to Mr. Paddy Long for his Franklin.

Thanks Barry

Dave Stroud · Post by **Dave Stroud** » 26 Feb 2023 10:24 am

I just noticed this thread. I made a different one showing how I made these with a miter saw.

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=389091