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Order99 replied to Bobby Wallen's discussion Build Update in the group CB Fiddles

"There's absolutely nothing I like better than a waterproof wood glue for reinforcing the box and making permanent attachments...but if there's anything I think might need adjusting ot repairing later, I normally use wood screws and either…"

Mar 4, 2012

Bobby Wallen replied to Bobby Wallen's discussion Build Update in the group CB Fiddles

"Thanks all for the great advice. I have assembled the fiddle. Unfortunately I could not get an hide glue so I used good old wood glue. Its all or nothing now. Regardless of the outcome it was great fun and I learned alot. This will not be the last…"

Mar 3, 2012

Order99 replied to Bobby Wallen's discussion Build Update in the group CB Fiddles

"While none of my Fiddles have worked to my full satisfaction yet (my 2 string Dulcimer-style attempt made a passable Viola but a better guitar and my 'CanCello' ended up as B'drone'-b rather than BEb due to forgetting to round…"

Mar 2, 2012

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Feb 29, 2012

Diane in Chicago replied to Bobby Wallen's discussion Build Update in the group CB Fiddles

"The bass bar runs under the bass foot of the bridge and tapers at the ends, but does not touch the back of the instrument. It is not much more than1/2" tall at the highest point. Like this: …"

Feb 25, 2012

Yellowbelly Flatt replied to Bobby Wallen's discussion Build Update in the group CB Fiddles

"* Glue the fingerboard to the neck - quick, easy and neat. Virtually all of my cigar box instruments are meant/designed to be played through an amp including my cigar box fiddles. Even the experimental ones. On a "conventional"…"

Feb 25, 2012

Bobby Wallen added a discussion to the group CB Fiddles

Build Update

Well the build has been going very will considering I have no expirence with fiddles. Luckily my years of wood working expirence and patience is getting me through. So far I have constructed the soundbox and have roughed out the neck and have it ready to fit the box.I have a few more questions if I am not being too much of a pest. First I am making the fingerboard. At the moment I have more spare wood than money. My question is on attachment. Should I glue it to the neck or I have…See More

Feb 25, 2012

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Bobby Wallen posted a status

"Currently building a cbf and a cookie tin banjo"

Feb 25, 2012

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Tristan Chambers replied to Bobby Wallen's discussion First time build and I have a few questions in the group CB Fiddles

"For my fiddle I followed the dimensions of the neck from a plan in the plans section of this site. I think I used a piece of wood about 3/4 thick. I wouldn't worry too too much about the force of the strings here. It's really not that…"

Feb 22, 2012

Diane in Chicago replied to Bobby Wallen's discussion First time build and I have a few questions in the group CB Fiddles

"Six inches from the actual tail end of the instrument. I'd recommend getting a pre-shaped factory fingerboard -- that is the hardest piece to get just right and makes a huge amount of difference. 13" scale (from bridge to nut), some…"

Feb 21, 2012

Bobby Wallen added a discussion to the group CB Fiddles

First time build and I have a few questions

I am working a box fiddle for the first time. In fact it is my first experience with a fiddle period. For me it makes sense that if I want to learn to play a fiddle, I want to learn all about it from construction up. So that is what I am doing. Plus for me I am more include to continue with learning something if I have already put a lot of effort into it. I have read over all the discussions here and have gained alot of knowledge from all the builders, experinced and novice alike. I…See More

Feb 21, 2012

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Bobby Wallen joined Diane in Chicago's group

CB Fiddles

Idea trading post for bowed instruments. Share photos and tips of fiddles and whatnot that you've built, acquired or seen.See More

Jan 5, 2012

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Bobby Wallen joined Rand Moore's group

Home Made Resonator Boxes 101, v.2.0

Beginning Box Building. Nothing too fancy, but functional. For people who don't have easy access to cigar boxes. Other home made non-rectangular box resonator discussions are also welcome.See More

Jan 5, 2012

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Bobby Wallen replied to Dustan Eichler's discussion Strings: Materials, Techniques, Sound, Etc. in the group Can Jo Consortium

"I have no access to proper strings so I have been using fishing line. I have been experimenting some with different size lines I was curious if any else uses fishing line and if so what sizes do you like to use?"

Dec 21, 2011

Bobby Wallen replied to Robert Deventer's discussion Never have, but plan too! in the group Can Jo Consortium

"I am a nwbie as well not only to canjos but music in general. I have some woodworking skills and I found making a canjo was quite easy. I just used a scrap 1X6 board and a sauce can. For string I am using fishing line. I…"

Dec 21, 2011

Bobby Wallen joined Diane in Chicago's group

Can Jo Consortium

The simplest little resonator instrument of all. Please add links to plans, photos of your canjos and ideas you've found that make the most of this diminutive instrument.(The image is a temporary placeholder, I'll replace it any day now!)See More

Dec 21, 2011

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