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Oil can construction I've seen some oil can builds where they made an opening in the back so they had access to the interior. I would prefer not to to do this.… Started by JD	4	Nov 5, 2020 Reply by JD
Tung oil on old wood boxes, with and without Photos I read a ton of the old threads about finishing the old boxes. I had just cut a 3" hole out of an old box for the 3" speaker and I thought,… Started by Paul Cezanne	4	Dec 29, 2017 Reply by Paul Craig
My first oil can guitar Okay, this is just my second attempt at a self-made instrument. First I tried a ukulele... now, an oil can guitar. Once again, lots of room… Started by PhattyPatty	19	Nov 2, 2015 Reply by PhattyPatty
danish oil, tung oil? Newby needs some help. I've done a couple of guitars with red oak necks & fretboards. I've stained the necks then poly coats. Have o… Started by Al LaFaver	28	Jul 30, 2015 Reply by TN Twang
Cigar Box Nation News - June 5: Cool instruments, Fests, More Hey folks, Festival season is really getting geared up now and there is a lot of cigar box guitar news to pass along! Be sure to check… Started by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker	1	Jun 6, 2014 Reply by Cigar Box Nation
Oil Can Guitar: How Do I Work Inside of It? Howdy folks. I'm a first-time builder. Recently got it into my head that I want to build an electric oil can guitar, like the ones you see… Started by MicCheckOne	24	Apr 29, 2010 Reply by Roosterman

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