Premium Members Tom Wills Posted August 1, 2006 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Hey everybody! Well, I'm finally piecing together parts of my rig, and I really don't feel like having to make myself a topstage, and I can't find anything out there that won't cost more than what my rig costs. I'm looking for something old, something used, basically, off of a scrap sled is fine. Even if it's broken it'll be a huge help. I'm now working in a machine shop as a summer job, and so I'd be able to re-build it if anything's broken, and also devise a mount to put it on my post. J-Boxes aren't needed, just the stage itself and a dovetail. (If it's a dovetail-using stage) Oh, and about the price, basically, I don't have much, maybe a few hundred dollars tops. Making a new arm has drained a good portion of my finances. Well, if you have any information, an old topstage lying around, or whatever, pass me on some information! Thanks in advance guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Tom Wills Posted August 2, 2006 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 I just got off the phone with Derrick Whitehouse, and he's got a Model III topstage that he'd be willing to sell to me, but it's just fore and aft, because side-to-side came with the 3a, and also, it doesn't have a dovetail to go with it. I'm thinking about it, because I might be able to build myself a side-to-side addition, but I don't want to try and build a dovetail. Anybody have one they could pass on? Also, if anyone has a full topstage, I'd still be happy to take a look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Tom Wills Posted August 4, 2006 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Nobody has any sources on cheap used dovetails? Or even cheap new ones? Somebody's got to have an old dovetail lying around that they'd sell to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Afton Grant Posted August 4, 2006 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Hi Tom, I had some upgrades done on mine a few months ago. I've got an assortment of old parts (including dovetail) in a bag at home. I'm away now - returning on Saturday. I'll send you some pictures when I get back. Best, Afton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Tom Wills Posted August 4, 2006 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 That'd be ideal. Looks like I'm set then. Derrick Whitehouse's Model 3 Stage, a custom side-to-side mount, and Afton's dovetail! Perfect! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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