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Musicmakers site has free plans

I know was looking at some folk instrument kit site when I found that https://www.harpkit.com/ has a free plan area. thought ya'll could en…

Started by Elliot Brown

 1 May 13, 2020
Reply by Timothy Hunter

Another portable work bench with storage for the work space challenged!

With a few mods this works! What I like about it is that it's made from regular wood. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Started by KOOL DOG HOOCH

 1 Apr 24, 2020
Reply by Timothy Hunter

Real sorry to see her go..........

Hi, its a sad time, along with all the other crap that's going on. Mojo has gone to a new home after 25 years of sharing the roads with me,…

Started by Taffy Evans

 5 Apr 23, 2020
Reply by Paul Craig

How to sell cigarbox guitars

I’m looking for advice and tips on how to sell cigarbox guitars other than at a festival. I’m very soon going to have too many sitting arou…

Started by Jon

 7 Apr 15, 2020
Reply by JaneTK

Working on neck

since im an "essential" worker i havent had much time to spend in the garage.   

Started by Fantacone Box Works

 6 Apr 13, 2020
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Competition Question.

The Competition, is it just one entry per person? Thanks Taff

Started by Taffy Evans

 7 Apr 8, 2020
Reply by Keith Rearick

Making use of spare Time

Hi, I thought this might be interesting. I was/am really impressed with the skills of past masters. The more I see it the better I find my…

Started by Taffy Evans

 0 Apr 4, 2020

Good bye!

I've had it! I'm tired of not seeing my post or replies, no point in sticking around. Its a great site and I like the people, but this has…

Started by KOOL DOG HOOCH

 11 Apr 2, 2020
Reply by Paul Craig

Acoustic Bass VI Thread over on TalkBass

This one breaks a lot of rules so it might just fit in here. Every year, talkbass.com has a winter build-off.  This year's theme is "air sp…

Started by Greg Dow

 3 Mar 17, 2020
Reply by Greg Dow

Contact me for ride shares to Callyfest

Started by Uncle John

 15 Mar 11, 2020
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