diaphram tape and frames

[dfresh55]

What size frames and tapes does everyone find works the best? Also where is the best place to purchas thees supplies with the best quality?

Also, how is one to know what thickness of latex to use? 

[turkeykiller22]

You can get all of your material tape, frames, latex etc from pioneer. Most guys are using small frames, and then tape is just your preference. Usually most people put a thicker piece of latex on the top and then thinner pieces under that. Just play around with it and you'll get it!

Good luck, let me know if you have any questions.

-Drew

[Gooserbat]

You can get all of your material tape, frames, latex etc from pioneer. Most guys are using small frames, and then tape is just your preference. Usually most people put a thicker piece of latex on the top and then thinner pieces under that.

That pretty much summed up the basics. 

[dfresh55]

perfect thanks!  cannot wait to get started just have to wait on thad to make some more hadn jigs lol

[SCGobbler]

Are there any presses/jigs that I wouldn't have to sell an arm to buy?  meaning a weekend warrior edition?

[turkeykiller22]

LOL Walt!! Thad makes one that is a hand jig you might have already seen it... Cost 250 if I'm not mistaken.

[SCGobbler]

Too much trouble Drew!

I'll just come to you brother! 

[TRKYHTR]

Are there any presses/jigs that I wouldn't have to sell an arm to buy?  meaning a weekend warrior edition?

You could always do this until you get the money to buy a press.

http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,40313.msg447754.html#new

[dfresh55]

When ordering and working with latex, does the color make a difference as far as sound goes as long as its the same thickness? For instance will .004 black make same pitch as .004 yellow or natural?

[Rick Howard]

In my experience (making predator frames) yes the color makes a difference.  Not sure why.  I'm betting it has something to do with the original intent of that color of latex.  Maybe the dies change it.  Or maybe both.  Or maybe I'm totally missing the boat.  Either way I feel it makes a difference.  Just my 

[TRKYHTR]

Yes it does make a difference.

Joe