"Gitty's fret wire is designed for a .023 kerf, and the StewMac fret saw cuts the same size slot, as well, their fret wire has the same tang size too (.023), so all is good."
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Stew Mac fret saw question
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted Apr 15. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I got a stew Mac fret saw for my birthday :-) what I noticed is the kerf or width of the cut is slightly wider than the pull saw I have been using. Can I use the fret wire from CB Gitty , or do I…Continue
Unusal Machine Heads
Started this discussion. Last reply by Old Man Vinegar Dec 20, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for some ideas on machine heads/ tunning keys. Doing a custom build for a guy that does not want any chrome or brass or white tunning keys. He asked if I could make them out of wing nuts.…Continue
Snubbed @ Music Store
Started this discussion. Last reply by joe cerroni Dec 1, 2012. 35 Replies 3 Likes
Just wondering if any one else ever expirenced this. I have been buying some parts at a locale music store, just when I needed something right away. I have been talking to the repair man and he…Continue
Easiest and best way to electrify my CBG
Started this discussion. Last reply by 407bug Aug 22, 2012. 21 Replies 0 Likes
I have built two CBG's so far. I am looking to electrify my third. I am totally new at this and not sure exactly what to get. I need cost effective and ease of installation. Also what is the best…Continue
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Blind Doughboy replied to Old Man Vinegar's discussion Stew Mac fret saw question"Should not be a problem. I've used fret wire from Gitty, Stew Mac, LMI and various others. Just make sure you set the depth correctly.
The fret saw and miter box is a huge time saver."
Old Man Vinegar posted a discussionStew Mac fret saw question
I got a stew Mac fret saw for my birthday :-) what I noticed is the kerf or width of the cut is slightly wider than the pull saw I have been using. Can I use the fret wire from CB Gitty , or do I have to buy their fret wire now ? I have never had a issue with the frets staying in and I don't want to have any issue now .Thanks,Old Man Vinegar :-)See More
Old Man Vinegar replied to Old Man Vinegar's discussion Unusal Machine Heads"Wow John, those are quite impressive ! He wanted a industrial look. Used the wing nut method described above. However, wish I would have gone with Bluesheart suggestion about brazing a wing nut to a machine head. Tuning the eye bolt/ wing nut deal…"
ChickenboneJohn replied to Old Man Vinegar's discussion Unusal Machine Heads"Are these primitive enough? Simply whittled from some oak scraps...and they do actually hold the tuning.
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David "Dr. Dave" Davies replied to Old Man Vinegar's discussion Unusal Machine Heads"I use Crow's eyebolt method on about half my builds. Works great. Note that they are sensitive, because of their big diameter. A small twist causes a big change in pitch."
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A connection source to supply military personnel -- both away and returned -- with a handcrafted instrument.This not limited to the US, folks! Any servicemember, any country. The Cigar Box Nation has no borders.See More
Old Man Vinegar replied to Dan Sleep's discussion The CBGs for Soldiers project"New buider here. I would be interesred in making a donation of one of my builds. How do I do so ? I have never had to ship one of my CBG's .
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Old Man Vinegar :-)"
the anonymous pick replied to Old Man Vinegar's discussion Unusal Machine Heads"those are sweeeeeet ! randy ;-D
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Old Man Vinegar replied to Old Man Vinegar's discussion Unusal Machine Heads"Thanks, I believe he wants something primative. Like not made for a musical instrument.Thanks for the post though."
Old Man Vinegar replied to Old Man Vinegar's discussion Unusal Machine Heads"Thanks for the link to that. I believe that is what he is looking for."
the anonymous pick replied to Old Man Vinegar's discussion Unusal Machine Heads"you can always use eyebolts .. see how here .
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/easy-to-build-cigar-box-guitar?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A605975
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Old Man Vinegar posted a discussionUnusal Machine Heads
Looking for some ideas on machine heads/ tunning keys. Doing a custom build for a guy that does not want any chrome or brass or white tunning keys. He asked if I could make them out of wing nuts. Does anyone have some suggestion ? Thanks,Old Man Vinegar :-)See More
joe cerroni replied to Old Man Vinegar's discussion Snubbed @ Music Store"Tell them you Thought this was "A real music store" but since it isn't you'll buy your stuff elsewhere. I've had plenty of snobbery thrown my way, I live in austin tx,( the inflated ego musician capital iof the world). I…"
wormil replied to Old Man Vinegar's discussion Snubbed @ Music Store"Took a CBG to a music festival, just a small one, a party really to celebrate the passing of a local musician, and you would have thought I brought a box of snot as far as the guitar players were concerned. None of them would touch it, literally…"
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- Welcome and thanks Friend!
- At 6:52am on August 6, 2012, Old Man Vinegar said…
- I built my first CBG three or four weeks ago. I built it as a gift for a fellow firefighter who is retiring. I have played the crap out of it. So as the time neared to give it away, you guessed it , I had to build another one :-)) I have stumbled into a new found passion now ! I am about to start my third one. All my friends and family are amazed that you can make music with such a simple instrument. Anyway I was surfing the net trying to get advice on my second build and chicken bone John sent me here. So let the fun begin :-)
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