Fiddly Rag from the book Cigar Box Picking by Dogleg Steve
" Sitting here with a silly grin... Thanks, that was well played and fun!"
#1 resource for Cigar Box Guitars, Free Plans, How-To, Parts & More!
Wine bottle cutting jig
John suggested I post this jig in "Special Tools" so here it is. Its just two pieces of wood joined by two hinges (?) and two brackets* to hold the Dremel. The cut off whell is a diamond coated 1.5" one. The bottle rests between two pieces of metal glued to the wood and the clamp at the right hand side holds everything on the table and functions as an end stop for the bottle, sort of.
I thought it helps to wrap cellotape around the bottle neck to prevent from too much chipping but it is still necessary to take lots of time and dont rush it - I need about 5 minutes for one cut - turning the bottle all the time and taking it very slowly with some nice laidback music in the background. If I press down too hard little pieces of glass are coming off which results in awful lot of grinding afterwards.
*can be found in hardware stores, used to fix water pipes onto walls
Replies to This Discussion
-
Permalink Reply by PhilUSAFRet on
-
Super, thanks. Anyone have a jig for cutting them on a small tile saw?
-
-
Permalink Reply by Jess on
-
Jan:
This is a fantastic idea! Thank you for sharing it, and I hope you don't mind me sharing it on a post on my site (with credit given to you, of course)?
Jess Allred ---- http://totalrojoguitars.blogspot.com/
-
-
Permalink Reply by Jan Westphal on
-
Jess, no probs, I'll be honoured! :-)
-
-
Permalink Reply by Mike Strehlow on
-
I'm not being critical of your jig, I'm just having trouble visualizing how it works.
Are the clamps attached to the shorter hinged board to rotate the dremel into the bottle? It looks like the ears of the clamps would jam on the longer board.
Is it necessary to use the metal angle bar or can wood be used to hold the bottle.
I like the idea of it all. Thanks for sharing.
-
The Essential Pages
Recommended Links & Resources
- CigarBoxGuitar.com - the knowledgebase of the homemade music movement.
- Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
- 3-String-Guitar.com - John "Red Dog" McNair's unique take on cigar box guitars and their history - lots of historic photos!
- The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.
Discussion Forum
Fret Jig
Started by Scott Schoepf. Last reply by Gary Stenzel Mar 2, 2017. 2 Replies 4 Likes
I Was Going "Nuts"....!
Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by Gary Stenzel Feb 21, 2017. 6 Replies 2 Likes
box bracing
Started by Wichita Sam. Last reply by Gipson Fat Fingers Shoemaker Jan 24, 2016. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Diamond core drill bit for fret dots etc
Started by Titch the Clown. Last reply by Gipson Fat Fingers Shoemaker Jan 24, 2016. 4 Replies 1 Like
Special Tools
Started by Gary Ross. Last reply by gary sheldon Mar 19, 2015. 1 Reply 3 Likes
indispensable..
Started by Seasick Mick. Last reply by gary sheldon Jun 3, 2014. 10 Replies 1 Like
Power string winding bit
Started by Titch the Clown. Last reply by Thomas "Duck" Petry May 10, 2014. 2 Replies 1 Like
Raised Work Table
Started by David McQueen. Last reply by Thomas "Duck" Petry Apr 28, 2014. 3 Replies 1 Like
Top Gluing Frame
Started by David McQueen. Last reply by David McQueen Apr 28, 2014. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Home made drill press
Started by Jimbo Cawthron. Last reply by Mike Strehlow Oct 21, 2013. 6 Replies 1 Like
Wine bottle cutting jig
Started by Jan Westphal. Last reply by Mike Strehlow Oct 20, 2013. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Benchtop guitar clamp
Started by Mike Strehlow. Last reply by stringybark Oct 19, 2013. 1 Reply 1 Like
Cutting Fret Slots on a Bandsaw?
Started by Habanera Hal. Last reply by Lou "cubancigar2000" Feb 25, 2013. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hot hide glue pot and storage
Started by Charlotte Henry. Last reply by David McQueen Feb 10, 2013. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Spoke Shave
Started by Bluesheart. Last reply by jabes Jan 2, 2013. 5 Replies 0 Likes
tiny tools
Started by Bluesheart. Last reply by Habanera Hal Aug 19, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Homemade fret-end beveling file
Started by Turkeychicken. Last reply by PhilUSAFRet Mar 29, 2012. 2 Replies 1 Like
Anyone use the stewmac dragon rasp?
Started by Charlotte Henry. Last reply by Charlotte Henry Mar 11, 2012. 31 Replies 1 Like
Blog Posts
I'll be fashionable this summer =)
Posted by Vlad on March 31, 2024 at 11:48pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments 2 Likes
.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•*¨*•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
Latest Activity
Retro Radio Tin Whole view
"Thanks, Brian.
UJ - appreciate the good review.
Doug, this one sat for a while partly done, and…"
AGP #530 - ''Pink Floyd''
""Thanx A.D." Yep!, Messrs Waters & Gilmore don't seem to be friends anymore :-D"
AGP #532 - '' Black Sabbath''
""Thanks Doug", One more to go, a bit smaller Sign 6" x 12", and not Band…"
AGP 8 Stand Carousels
"The Metal Corner ! fine looking stand & Gits there AGP# ,Still cranking them out like there…"
Retro Radio Tin Whole view
"Verry Cool Rich ! real good looker ! and a fine player ! Rock&Roll Radio !"
Dead Mans Rag from the book Cigar Box Picking Rags for 3&4 string Cigar Box Guitar by Dogleg Steve
"Very jaunty Steve! It’s a treat to watch you play. Thanks for sharing."
CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles
Events
-
Republic of Texas CBG Festival (8th Annual)
May 11, 2024 from 11am to 8pm – Speakeasy Grill
0 Comments 0 Likes
-
20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 1)
May 30, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10pm – The Casual Pint of Huntsville
0 Comments 0 Likes
Music
© 2024 Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker.
Powered by
