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"Hard to say, got a lot of favorites - especially off of Blue Valentine. Maybe becaus…" ken farmer replied Apr 28, 2010 to What's Your Favorite Tom Waits song	23	Jun 22, 2011 Reply by ross harper (rustic luthiery)
"I've seen so many testimonials from you about this saw that I believe you. :-) I've…" ken farmer replied Apr 18, 2010 to Harbor Freight Tools	24	Apr 18, 2010 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates
"Anything you get there is the result of short-cuts in design, materials, and manufac…" ken farmer replied Apr 18, 2010 to Harbor Freight Tools	24	Apr 18, 2010 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates
"If you don't think it'll make a good CBG - you could use it for a small two-speaker…" ken farmer replied Apr 17, 2010 to boxes at convenience stores	21	Apr 19, 2010 Reply by Tracy Kennedy
"Regarding threaded rod - I've used that in the past, but these days prefer a 20p nai…" ken farmer replied Apr 14, 2010 to Head thickness and nut height	38	Jun 12, 2010 Reply by Bruce
"Would anyone be interested in creating a simple database of cigar boxes? I was thin…" ken farmer replied Apr 12, 2010 to boxes at convenience stores	21	Apr 19, 2010 Reply by Tracy Kennedy
"I've been going through a number of paper-covered boxes - since I can get them more…" ken farmer replied Apr 10, 2010 to boxes at convenience stores	21	Apr 19, 2010 Reply by Tracy Kennedy
"I use an electric miter-box to get 30 degree angles. It's very safe, easy and fast.…" ken farmer replied Apr 4, 2010 to head stocks, necks and....scarf joints?	15	Apr 5, 2010 Reply by Michael Gajeski
"Cool - paper removal royalty! So, you recommend very hot water to soften the paper,…" ken farmer replied Apr 2, 2010 to paper removal	10	Apr 2, 2010 Reply by Wade
"Thanks for the ideas folks. I think I'll try the soak method first. Based on my expe…" ken farmer replied Mar 31, 2010 to paper removal	10	Apr 2, 2010 Reply by Wade

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ken farmer's Discussions (52)

"Hard to say, got a lot of favorites - especially off of Blue Valentine. Maybe becaus…"

"I've seen so many testimonials from you about this saw that I believe you. :-) I've…"

"Anything you get there is the result of short-cuts in design, materials, and manufac…"

"If you don't think it'll make a good CBG - you could use it for a small two-speaker…"

"Regarding threaded rod - I've used that in the past, but these days prefer a 20p nai…"

"Would anyone be interested in creating a simple database of cigar boxes? I was thin…"

"I've been going through a number of paper-covered boxes - since I can get them more…"

"I use an electric miter-box to get 30 degree angles. It's very safe, easy and fast.…"

"Cool - paper removal royalty! So, you recommend very hot water to soften the paper,…"

"Thanks for the ideas folks. I think I'll try the soak method first. Based on my expe…"

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