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" That sounds so much easier than my method (cut square, fit neck stock one inch int…" Order99 replied Apr 11, 2015 to Building a ukelele	13	Apr 11, 2015 Reply by Wayfinder
" I use a cheap hobby saw just a leeeetle too small for the fret tangs, run a thin…" Order99 replied Apr 11, 2015 to Table saw fret blade or miter box and fret saw....	33	Jun 22, 2019 Reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH
" My go sander is my Dremel. Between the various sanding and buffing drum attachments…" Order99 replied Feb 4, 2014 to Sander recommendation	29	Feb 6, 2014 Reply by Jon Leslie/Runaway Veal Music
" If you either 'scoop' the neck of your upcoming dulcimer or add small mounting blo…" Order99 replied Dec 22, 2013 to neck to box question	35	Dec 24, 2013 Reply by John Sawyer
" I wouldn't recommend kerosene for a guitar either, especially with a pick-up. Not…" Order99 replied Dec 15, 2013 to A cautionary tale - solid wood soundboards do not like damp conditions!	15	Dec 19, 2013 Reply by Richey Kay
" I am fortunate enough to have a nice, sunny nook in front of a well-insulated windo…" Order99 replied Dec 14, 2013 to A cautionary tale - solid wood soundboards do not like damp conditions!	15	Dec 19, 2013 Reply by Richey Kay
" And just to add to the confusion...er, I mean OPTIONS: http://www.cigarboxnation.c…" Order99 replied Dec 14, 2013 to neck to box question	35	Dec 24, 2013 Reply by John Sawyer
" Can you keep it near a source of neutral humidity long enough to give it a few good…" Order99 replied Dec 14, 2013 to A cautionary tale - solid wood soundboards do not like damp conditions!	15	Dec 19, 2013 Reply by Richey Kay
" I haven't owned a TV in 7 years and counting-personal preference...So many thanks…" Order99 replied Dec 14, 2013 to SeaSick Steve ~Did you see it?	48	Jan 16, 2014 Reply by Pete Turner
" I've made a Dulcimer or two out of boxes that small, Ukuleles as well. If it's a q…" Order99 replied Nov 19, 2013 to So what should I use this cigar box for?	15	Nov 23, 2013 Reply by Mark Lindsay

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Order99's Discussions (173)

" That sounds so much easier than my method (cut square, fit neck stock one inch int…"

" I use a cheap hobby saw just a leeeetle too small for the fret tangs, run a thin…"

" My go sander is my Dremel. Between the various sanding and buffing drum attachments…"

" If you either 'scoop' the neck of your upcoming dulcimer or add small mounting blo…"

" I wouldn't recommend kerosene for a guitar either, especially with a pick-up. Not…"

" I am fortunate enough to have a nice, sunny nook in front of a well-insulated windo…"

" And just to add to the confusion...er, I mean OPTIONS: http://www.cigarboxnation.c…"

" Can you keep it near a source of neutral humidity long enough to give it a few good…"

" I haven't owned a TV in 7 years and counting-personal preference...So many thanks…"

" I've made a Dulcimer or two out of boxes that small, Ukuleles as well. If it's a q…"

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