Pedal Steel Legs
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Pedal Steel Legs
I recently purchased a 2001 Marlen S-10. While I love the steel, it's a little high for me and my short legs. I am looking for suggestions as to where to purchase new legs. Thanks.
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https://steelguitarparts.net/guitar/ste ... atalog.htm
This source has both conventional steel legs and lightweight chrome over alloy legs.
This source has both conventional steel legs and lightweight chrome over alloy legs.
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I was just looking into this as well, sent these guys an email but haven't heard back - does anyone know if they are still in business? There is no other contact info on the site.
You could drive/ship it to Billy Cooper, Billy Knowles, Johnnie King or somebody relatively close, you'll need shorter legs and pedal rods.
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Not so fast...
Not so fast... Won't you also need a set of shorter pull rods?Steven Hudson wrote:Thanks to both of you. That takes care of that issue. The feedback is very welcome.
That or a hack saw, file and a die to cut new threads? Not so easy if the rods are chromed!
If you have to buy them Michael at PSG Parts would be a good place to get them.
https://www.psgparts.com/Pull-Rods_c7.htm
Good luck,
Andy
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If you are going to cut a set of rods shorter, Check the threads very close, Many pedal rods have rolled threads. They are larger diameter than die cut threads and will be a very sloppy fit. If you die cut new threads.
When they roll threads 1/2 of the thread depth goes down into the rod, And 1/2 of the thread height is squeezed up out of the rod.
When they roll threads 1/2 of the thread depth goes down into the rod, And 1/2 of the thread height is squeezed up out of the rod.
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I have a set of unbelievably short legs (17") that came with a steel I bought a year ago.
Probably TOO short, but when I bought longer legs the supplier couldn't believe I had legs this short, so I took this pic! Just had to share this...
Probably TOO short, but when I bought longer legs the supplier couldn't believe I had legs this short, so I took this pic! Just had to share this...
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Ray was a great supplier for good legs to many of us. He has had severe trouble with the supply chain and cannot get them made anymore. I am not sure if it will happen in the future but we sure will be in contact. I have taken the plunge again and ordered in legs. They are available on our site and we only have the 1/2-13 threads. We can make shorter ones if needed otherwise they are all standard length. We only have the steel ones also.
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Re: Not so fast...
AndyAndy DePaule wrote:Not so fast... Won't you also need a set of shorter pull rods?Steven Hudson wrote:Thanks to both of you. That takes care of that issue. The feedback is very welcome.
That or a hack saw, file and a die to cut new threads? Not so easy if the rods are chromed!
If you have to buy them Michael at PSG Parts would be a good place to get them.
https://www.psgparts.com/Pull-Rods_c7.htm
Good luck,
Andy
Thanks for the reminder. Michael's site looks like a great place to get the rods.
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I did hear from him today, seems he is taking orders although maybe a little delayed getting to them. Thanks all!
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Re: Not so fast...
I don't know of any builder that chrome-plates their pedal rods?Andy DePaule wrote:Not so fast... Won't you also need a set of shorter pull rods?Steven Hudson wrote:Thanks to both of you. That takes care of that issue. The feedback is very welcome.
That or a hack saw, file and a die to cut new threads? Not so easy if the rods are chromed!
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