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
#1 resource for Cigar Box Guitars, Free Plans, How-To, Parts & More!
Cigar Box Nation is sponsored by C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, your one-stop-shop for Cigar Box Guitar parts and accessories!
-
jesse
- Male
- Rapid City, SD
- United States
- Blog Posts
- Discussions (3)
- Events
- Groups (1)
- Photos
- Photo Albums
- Videos
jesse's Discussions
wood used to make your own box?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Maddog Oct 22, 2012. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Hey all,I am currently working on my first CBG. I built a soprano uke from a kit a few months ago, and then I started on a restoration of an old family banjolin. Needless to say the luthier bug has…Continue
jesse's Page
Latest Activity
"Built this box out of some oak baseboard I pulled out of a 110 year old schoolhouse. The back was some 1/4" from 1950's bungalow remodel. I run all my own neck material through a sawmill from whole logs. I am ALWAYS on the hunt, be it…"
The Phrygian Kid replied to jesse's discussion wood used to make your own box?"That's the way mate, awesome. I love the pretty exotics as much as anyone but there's a lot to be said to salvaging for sure. My brother works at a big warehouse like that, I can't believe how much nice wood goes in their bins"
Thomas Petry replied to jesse's discussion wood used to make your own box?"If you are looking for high quality plywood, (aircraft grade) these are two good sources I have dealt with back when I was working in vintage aircraft restoration and…"
jesse replied to jesse's discussion wood used to make your own box?"Thanks to all the great advice, I went back to Menards (they seem to have the broadest selection of wood around here).
I looked a bit harder this time and found some decent looking 2'x2', .24" thick oak and birch plywood. I decided to…"
Randy S. Bretz replied to jesse's discussion wood used to make your own box?"http://stores.ebay.com/THE-LUMBER-STORE?_rdc=1 ; great seller to get woods for making boxes"
Rusty Pup (Mark) replied to jesse's discussion wood used to make your own box?"If you don't have the capability to resaw and plane 4/4 stock, another option is to buy resawn stock. Hobby stores that cater to model railroad, boat, and airplane builders usually have stock that's anywhere from 1/8" to 1/2"…"
jabes replied to jesse's discussion wood used to make your own box?"yes Jeff, in our local 'yard' the sheet material comes banded in 20 sheet packs with 'like' packing with some pretty cool stenciling, just working out a 'price for this scrap- i'm thinking it could be £0.00…"
The Phrygian Kid replied to jesse's discussion wood used to make your own box?"mate go to a big warehouse where they bring machinery into the country. Large, heavy equipment, an importer of big saw tables, lathes, cnc equipment, forklifts, any kind of large heavy equipment really, it'll be coming into the…"
jesse replied to jesse's discussion wood used to make your own box?"Thanks everyone for the tips I will try looking at some of the other options. These are very helpful suggestions
"
Sanddraggin replied to jesse's discussion wood used to make your own box?"They are realatively heavy Rand. I found The thick sides make it easy to mount the neck. a couple of 2" grabber screws and it's mounted very solid. No need for extra bracing and if your a rockstar trying to bust one this might make you…"
Ron "Oily" Sprague replied to jesse's discussion wood used to make your own box?"Jesse,
I took my first trip to Menard's this past summer, while vacationing in Traverse City, Michigan. They have gorgeous birch plywood in the perfect sizes and thicknesses for box making. I know the TC Menard's had 1/8" thick birch…"
Swamp Dawg Primal Music replied to jesse's discussion wood used to make your own box?"I use 5mmX50mm sides and 4mm top and back, all cut straight and glued together as a box (I leave the top off until last, to put in the neck, etc. The side wood is generic solid pine and the top/back are poplar plywood, all cut to length at my local…"
Rand Moore replied to jesse's discussion wood used to make your own box?"Hi Sandraggin,
How heavy are the boxes you build with 1x3" poplar wood? I imagine pretty heavy, I build my instruments very light because I don't really like a heavy instrument. So, in the States, I'd be more likely to build it out of…"
Rand Moore replied to jesse's discussion wood used to make your own box?"Hi Jesse,
I have a discussion group on CBN which deals with this very topic: Home Made Resonator Boxes 101, v.2.0. Check it out. All the tools I use are hand tools, and the only electric one I use is a hand-held electric drill. Finding sources…"
Profile Information
- How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
- google search
Comment Wall
- No comments yet!
New CBG T-Shirt!
Sponsors
Recommended Links & Resources
- Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
- 3-String-Guitar.com
- Handmade Music Clubhouse - Dedicated to all handmade/homemade instruments
- Speal's Tavern of New Alexandria, PA - Shane Speal's Family Tavern and Cigar Box Guitar Museum
Events
Blog Posts
getting clips from facebook to cbn?
Posted by ross harper on May 24, 2013 at 6:23am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Piezos and Preamps
Posted by Harrison Withers on May 23, 2013 at 12:31pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
The Factual History of the 'Canjoe' Musical Instrument
Posted by CanJoe*John on May 23, 2013 at 10:33am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Slotting fretboards...finding an easier way!
Posted by ChickenboneJohn on May 23, 2013 at 1:59am 6 Comments 1 Like
Melany Joy Beck Releases Track Playing Her Custom 6 String
Posted by Harrison Withers on May 22, 2013 at 1:36pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Handmade Music Clubhouse Activity
© 2013 Created by C. B. Gitty (Ben).
Powered by
