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Ok, Simple upgrade to my fret slot cutting jig

I made a simple upgrade to my slot cutting jig today and it sure helps. I clued some 1/4" hardboard to the bottom so I could clamp it down.…

Started by Paul Doug

4 Nov 15, 2009
Reply by Paul Doug

Humidity - do I need a humidifier?

Question.... I hear about how I should have a humidifier gadget for my guitar and again when I bought my ukulele. First, is that true? Gue…

Started by John Nagy

1 Nov 15, 2009
Reply by Mark Werner

To Zero Fret or Not to Zero Fret - that is the question

Is the use of a zero fret considered good or bad? Any thoughts???

Started by Will Carter

24 Nov 13, 2009
Reply by HENRY LOWMAN

Alternative Fretboards

Does anyone have any experience using non-standard wood for fingerboards? For example, I know maple needs to be sealed... rosewood and ebo…

Started by Nathan King

7 Nov 13, 2009
Reply by Al Allen (Hangten)

Nice Amp Kit

I ran across this amp kit today and thought I'd pass it along. They use a TEA2025B Amplifier IC which is rated at about 5 watts @ 9 volts.…

Started by BLY

3 Nov 13, 2009
Reply by Tim

T shirt Question

Hi, I am keen to get an answer before they all disappear What size in inches is adult xl xxl xxxl - I tried to google it but the sizes give…

Started by David L.

2 Nov 13, 2009
Reply by David L.

Who actually smokes the cigars?

Since I've contracted this incureable disease, cigarboxbuildingites, which seems common on this forum. I've been wondering something. How m…

Started by Rev Mike

11 Nov 13, 2009
Reply by Tom Manno

Drilling into a glass bourbon bottle?

For the bourbon drinkers out there, I have an empty bottle of Woodford Reserve (mmmm, the best part was making it empty!). It's a square sh…

Started by Tom Manno

11 Nov 13, 2009
Reply by Matthew Trello

mass production, with mostly recyclebles

so , need aprrentice ship

Started by Matthew Trello

0 Nov 12, 2009

Check out these babies!

Anybody seen these boxes before? If so, anything I need to worry about before going to town on 'em? I'm curious how deep the "inlays" are…

Started by Nathan King

12 Nov 12, 2009
Reply by Roger Martin

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