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"I mostly build ukuleles where there’s a bridge or block that the strings tie to. Reg…" Mark Bowen replied Nov 19, 2021 to Squaring the neck	16	Nov 19, 2021 Reply by Taffy Evans
" Happened to me, too just now. Not about to type it again on my phone!! " Mark Bowen replied Nov 19, 2021 to Squaring the neck	16	Nov 19, 2021 Reply by Taffy Evans
"This is a diddley bow that definitely could have been a gift 100 years ago. The box…" Mark Bowen replied Nov 16, 2021 to 2021 Throwback Holiday Build-Off Contest!	77	Dec 31, 2021 Reply by A.D.EKER
"I’m not sure that using flexible sanding tools will make things easier. The goal of…" Mark Bowen replied Jul 24, 2021 to Discussion: Toothpick Frets?	27	Nov 17, 2022 Reply by Mark Miller
"I used two hacksaw blades clamped together to cut slots to a depth of half the diame…" Mark Bowen replied Jul 24, 2021 to Discussion: Toothpick Frets?	27	Nov 17, 2022 Reply by Mark Miller
"I’ve used toothpicks on several canjos, all with nylon (actually, 50lb fishing line)…" Mark Bowen replied Jul 24, 2021 to Discussion: Toothpick Frets?	27	Nov 17, 2022 Reply by Mark Miller
"I’ve used toothpicks on my last few canjos with nylon strings. They work great! They…" Mark Bowen replied Jul 17, 2021 to Discussion: Toothpick Frets?	27	Nov 17, 2022 Reply by Mark Miller
"Nicolas is incredibly resourceful. His channel is fascinating!" Mark Bowen replied Jul 10, 2021 to How to Make a Tin Can African Kora Harp + Cigar Box Kora	3	Jul 10, 2021 Reply by Mark Bowen
"Good idea - I'll see if I can get in touch with Mr. Watt. I've seen a lot of his vid…" Mark Bowen replied Apr 29, 2019 to CGB Building workshop for kids?	8	May 2, 2019 Reply by Steve Holladay
"Thanks, Tom. I hadn't thought of the Canjo approach, but I have some months to consi…" Mark Bowen replied Apr 29, 2019 to CGB Building workshop for kids?	8	May 2, 2019 Reply by Steve Holladay

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Mark Bowen's Discussions (21)

"I mostly build ukuleles where there’s a bridge or block that the strings tie to. Reg…"

" Happened to me, too just now. Not about to type it again on my phone!! "

"This is a diddley bow that definitely could have been a gift 100 years ago. The box…"

"I’m not sure that using flexible sanding tools will make things easier. The goal of…"

"I used two hacksaw blades clamped together to cut slots to a depth of half the diame…"

"I’ve used toothpicks on several canjos, all with nylon (actually, 50lb fishing line)…"

"I’ve used toothpicks on my last few canjos with nylon strings. They work great! They…"

"Nicolas is incredibly resourceful. His channel is fascinating!"

"Good idea - I'll see if I can get in touch with Mr. Watt. I've seen a lot of his vid…"

"Thanks, Tom. I hadn't thought of the Canjo approach, but I have some months to consi…"

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