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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on May 14, 2018 at 7:23am

what you need to do is , go to ebay . and get  this ...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dirty-Hoe-Garden-Supply-metal-sign-8x1...

or this

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dirty-Hoe-Happy-Hoe-Metal-Sign-Vintage-Loo...

build a box around it  , and  incorporate it all together ,

 ;-)

easiest is a one string   (a suitable "G" string  maybe  :-} )  use a hose clamp for the nut  and a flat head screw for the bridge . 

if you go 3 string , you can make an adapter like so for the nut.

leaving the neck as is should be fine for slide .

instead of holes n the blade , maybe cut slots instead  . the ball ends will be the anchors . 

most of all  .... have fun . ;-)

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Permalink Reply by Andy Busch on May 14, 2018 at 8:11am

I love the signs.  Gotta get me both!  Slots instead of holes, huh?  Interesting!  Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Grandpa on May 14, 2018 at 7:31am

1 string diddley bow - straight easy. 3 string git - imo much more playable, slightly more planning. Leave the neck long, for now. You can cut it back later if it proves to be unwieldy to play. Oil the neck, leaving a more natural finish is my vote. Cut and file a flat notch to install your tuners. Three-in-a-line might be best for space, or just one, of course for a diddley bow. Cut and file a notch for the bridge  in the vicinity of the handle/steel joint. Probably have to install p'up at an angle (6 pole p'up) or use a 3 string p'up, a little forward of the bridge. Install jack and pots in the steel hoe. Bone nut in appropriate position. This should get 'er done. At least a dozen more ways to approach this build, I reckon. Could be a way cool $1 start to a build. Just do it.

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Permalink Reply by Andy Busch on May 14, 2018 at 8:17am

Bone nut?  Hmm....  Quite often I use a piece of all-thread.  Would that work for the bridge?  Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Jeff 'Bones' Reilly on May 14, 2018 at 9:09am

Make it into a playing garden hoe use it while you garden then when you rest you can chill up and play a few tunes . I’m a avid gardener and like to use one tool for a few jobs , just my 2 pits . 

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Permalink Reply by Korrigan on May 14, 2018 at 10:10am

Send her my way, I'll help her practice.

Oh, guess I should read the post and not just the title.  :D

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Permalink Reply by Andy Busch on May 14, 2018 at 10:12am

:)

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