Idea for Lap Steel Holder for standing...(Video added)

Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 21 Apr 2015 7:28 am

It is right out of a wood shop. LOL. It weighs about 6 lbs, but should get down to about 3 1/2 or so when finished. I still think it could be even lighter with the next one. One thing I learned, is how good it felt while playing. Being a guitar player, I am used to an instrument hanging against my body. This was a lot like that. It really effected the way I played...I like it.

Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 21 Apr 2015 7:32 am

We are in phase 2 with the planned weight reduction this week. Already cut the back body rest, and working on the top plate, and side braces. It will reduce the weight by 40 % or more.

Jonathan Scherer · Post by **Jonathan Scherer** » 21 Apr 2015 12:18 pm

Really like the V for VunCannon!

Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 21 Apr 2015 12:36 pm

Just using the ole Buckminster Fuller theory of triangles and strength...the result of the V was a plus.

Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 21 Apr 2015 5:15 pm

Deeper into phase 2...

Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 22 Apr 2015 12:21 pm

Painted prototype...ready to buff.

Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 23 Apr 2015 8:26 am

The #1 prototype with my National in it...

Stephen Abruzzo · Post by **Stephen Abruzzo** » 23 Apr 2015 7:50 pm

Very nice work.

Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 30 Apr 2015 7:16 pm

Start of 2nd prototype...

Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 1 May 2015 4:48 pm

Now, ready to paint and add hardware...

Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 3 May 2015 2:33 pm

Prototype #2 painted, with hardware...and holding the '51 National Dynamic.

Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 7 May 2015 9:36 am

Using the Mobile Lap Steel Tray at a Blues In The Schools program today...

https://www.facebook.com/casey.hazelman ... nref=story

Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 9 May 2015 5:57 am

Another short live clip...

https://www.facebook.com/frank.smiles.a ... nref=story

Tom Pettingill · Post by **Tom Pettingill** » 9 May 2015 6:22 am

Thats come along nicely

Judging from the clip, it seems to hang well in a comfortable position.