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  1. 11-05-2012, 3:15 PM #1
    Dave Redlin
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    Rockwell Delta 46-450 Gap Filler

    Hello All,
    Does anyone have a picture of the gap filler used at the headstock of a Rockwell/Delta 46-450? I have had no luck trying to find one so it looks like I'm off to a machine shop.

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  3. 11-05-2012, 4:34 PM #2
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    Dave,
    I had one and it was like finding a diamond.I took some pictures before I sold it. Good Luck
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  4. 11-05-2012, 5:13 PM #3
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    Do you have threads on the outbord end and is it 1"8 left hand , some how i got a 10 " face plate . would trade for peanut butter M&M or wood
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  5. 11-05-2012, 8:03 PM #4
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    They are rare. Think about making it out of a dense hard wood. It is rarely used to support the banjo only keep it from falling in the gap. I had the 46-450 for 15 years and usually found ways around it. It won't be cheap if you fine one on E-bay or where people know what it is. Most will buy it to restore old machines. It could be made from channel iron and shimmed to the correct height.
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  6. 11-06-2012, 5:16 AM #5
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    over the years I have seen them made for wood on many old gap beds..as Bob said they don't have to be too crazy, just to keep the banjo upright.
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  7. 11-06-2012, 10:57 AM #6
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    Sounds like a relatively easy and 'cheap' fix.....Thanks everyone for the photos and comments!

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  8. 11-10-2012, 7:04 PM #7
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    If you need more pics I can take some for you......
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  9. 11-11-2012, 10:43 PM #8
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    Hi Steve, I would be interested in pictures of the bottom of the filler. Any help/pictures are definitely appreciated!

    Thanks for the offer!

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