custom bridge saddles

pride · #1 02-12-2011, 02:25 PM

this might be a retarded question...

but, anyone knows where i can custom made bridge saddles? (curious)

thanks

TomA1234 · #2 02-12-2011, 02:56 PM

I think it is Hipshot that will do some custom work for people, I would try contacting them.

JLS · #3 02-12-2011, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pride

this might be a retarded question...

but, anyone knows where i can custom made bridge saddles? (curious)

thanks

Local machine shop?

pride · #4 02-12-2011, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLS

Local machine shop?

i'm not sure if there's any in canada...

got any recommendation (us and canada are both ok)? =)

thanks.

grisezd · #5 02-13-2011, 04:38 PM

What is it that you're trying to do? Different material, taller, shorter, etc?

There's a local machine shop near everybody, I'd imagine even in Canada! You have metal things that break there, right? Your local autoparts store can tell you where to find one.

Ric5 · #6 02-13-2011, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pride

this might be a retarded question...

but, anyone knows where i can custom made bridge saddles? (curious)

thanks

Run an add on craiglist for a machinist. There should be several in your area that have their own equipment and who like to take on small side jobs.

Nev375 · #7 02-13-2011, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pride

i'm not sure if there's any in canada...

got any recommendation (us and canada are both ok)? =)

thanks.

Ask a local auto-mechanic if there are any machinists local that does custom machine work. Mechanics send parts out to be machined every day. (brake rotors, camshafts, etc...) Sometimes things have to be custom built

It all depends on what you are needing.

edit: just re-read grisezd's post. looks like he already said this.

pride · #8 02-13-2011, 11:32 PM

i'd like to make my hipshot brass saddles wider...

i searched craigslist but
it seems that i can't spot out the mechanist section...

thanks =)

Nev375 · #9 02-14-2011, 02:37 AM

GMS Machine Works Ltd
42-4407 116 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 3Z4
403-279-4671

Inland Machining Services Ltd
5622 Burbank Cres SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1Z6
403-766-9220

Adrico Machine Works Ltd
1165J 44 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4X4
403-243-7930

Alberta Chrome & Grinding (2001) Ltd
4726 1 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2L3
403-243-6036

This is just the tip of the iceberg. I found 7 pages of listings all in calgary, each page with 10 to 20 shops on it. Next time try the yellow pages.

pride · #10 02-14-2011, 08:55 AM

yellow page... ok

thanks