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How do I make slides?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Naz Nomad Sep 16, 2010. 31 Replies

OK, probably a dumb questions.  Regardless, I'm asking.  I tried to make two of them after work today.  Two good sized glass bottles with really nice necks.  I ruined them both.  I've experience with…Continue

cigar boxes?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brett Morgan Jul 13, 2010. 14 Replies

Hey folks, so I started my first CBG build recently.  I was/am using a one of the smaller onyx boxes.  The walls are super thick so I planed two down and have to hit up the other two.  The top of the…Continue

Help with DIY CB amp

Started this discussion. Last reply by wes carl May 7, 2010. 12 Replies

Hey, I'm new and a not really a musician, but am trying.I'm working on my first CBG and want to make an amp for it.  I know almost nothing about electronics, but I'm pretty sure I can figure it out…Continue

 

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Mike Willmouth replied to Sean Stimac's discussion How do I make slides?
"Here is a link that you can go to for cutting bottles with a tile saw: Also look at the related article "Drinking Glasses from Wine Bottles" by fstedie on the same website. This article gives instructions on how to finish the cut glass…"
Sep 16, 2010
Mike Willmouth replied to Sean Stimac's discussion How do I make slides?
"I have found that I can get really good cuts using my Dremel tool on a slow speed using a diamond wheel (Lowes had a pack of them for around $10.00). You can actually cut all the way through the neck without cracking it. The cut at the base of the…"
Sep 16, 2010
rick moore replied to Sean Stimac's discussion cigar boxes?
"anyone got a Cohiba box? Ive seen a few on Ebay but they want like $10.00 just to ship the darn things. from what I've see on Youtube those boxes sound great. I'm gonna try build #5 and with any luck this one should become something other…"
Jul 3, 2010
Delvero left a comment for Sean Stimac
"well its the only 4 x 5 point and shoot camera i've ever seen! I love it also!"
Jun 15, 2010
Artist Formerly Known as Matt left a comment for Sean Stimac
"That is a Ricky Patel box ...... Aged 12 years. Matt"
May 18, 2010
Steve Becker replied to Sean Stimac's discussion How do I make slides?
"Yep, that's the same disks I use. If a firm tap doesn't break the neck off, make the score a bit deeper and try again. "
May 17, 2010
John Drake replied to Sean Stimac's discussion How do I make slides?
"I haven't tried this personally but looks pretty easy and gives a perfect cut. It gets to the main point about half way through the video. John D "
May 17, 2010
Sean Stimac replied to Dan Sleep's discussion I finally got a job!!!
"I'm jealous I was stationed at Fort Meade for awhile and loved the Baltimore DC area. Expensive though, really expensive. Enjoy the new neighborhood."
May 16, 2010
Mark Werner replied to Sean Stimac's discussion How do I make slides?
"The standard "reinforced" cutting wheels work just fine. The non-reinforced ones (the cheap ones...) tend to flex and shatter. I've done this too, works pretty well. Just score around the neck in a nice clean circle and tap... The…"
May 16, 2010
Alan Roberts replied to Sean Stimac's discussion How do I make slides?
"Could you tell me what cutting disk you use? The only one I have was useless. The people at my hardware store are clueless ("A slide? Like at a playground?")"
May 15, 2010
Steve Becker replied to Sean Stimac's discussion How do I make slides?
"The best method I've used so far is to use a cutting disk on a dremel tool. Keep cutting around then neck until you have a notch cut all the way around it. Gently tap the rim on a firm surface (I use my workbench with an old towel on it). If it…"
May 15, 2010
BenBob replied to Sean Stimac's discussion How do I make slides?
"Tonight I scored a longneck bottle with a fragment of chert, ran a lighter around it for several seconds, put it under cold water... and nothing happened. So I rapped the neck on the bottom of the sink and it snapped of fairly clean. The edges…"
May 14, 2010
Michael Gajeski replied to Sean Stimac's discussion cigar boxes?
"we sure have some great people on here"
May 13, 2010
Sean Stimac replied to Sean Stimac's discussion How do I make slides?
"Awesome advice guys. It's much appreciated. I have one more bottle that I can use, so I'm going to really concentrate on the scoring methods. I love my dremel accessories - I have tons of them including some of the diamond coated blades.…"
May 13, 2010
Sean Stimac replied to Sean Stimac's discussion How do I make slides?
"These are way cool. I might just get one sometime, but first thing's first. Figuring out how to make slides. What's the URL for those slides? Are they wood and bone or two types of wood? "
May 13, 2010
Randy S. Bretz replied to Sean Stimac's discussion How do I make slides?
"Break down and buy one of mine"
May 13, 2010

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At 8:10pm on June 15, 2010, Delvero said…
well its the only 4 x 5 point and shoot camera i've ever seen! I love it also!
At 3:45pm on May 18, 2010, Artist Formerly Known as Matt said…
That is a Ricky Patel box ...... Aged 12 years.

Matt
At 8:40pm on May 10, 2010, Wichita Sam said…
email me at wichitasam@yahoo.com.... let me know what kind and size of box(s) you're looking for and I'll see what I can dig out...

good to hav e you as a friend,

Sam
At 1:06pm on May 7, 2010, Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates said…
Welcome aboard, Sean Michael! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBU, CBB, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.).

Up in the Free Resources menu at the top, you will see a number of plans for building and playing cigar box guitars/ukuleles/banjos/dulcimers/violins. I encourage you to download any of the plans, take a look at them, and ask questions from there. Also our site is VERY searchable. I bet you your questions have already been asked, so take a few moments and look around.

Join our Chat sometime (see the bar at the bottom of your browser page). Keep in mind that tho the chat window says there are X number of people online, not all may have the chat window up.

Most of all, have fun!

-Wes
 
 
 

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