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" I tend to make the neck slightly canted backwards, not as extreme as a Mandolin but…" Order99 replied May 4, 2018 to Fretboard overhangs	3	May 4, 2018 Reply by Order99
" As long as they're metallic( for your pickup to detect) you honestly can't go wro…" Order99 replied Feb 11, 2017 to Best strings	2	Apr 21, 2017 Reply by John Sawyer
" Since you're using screws, I recommend using plastic or nylon flat washers to mini…" Order99 replied Jan 21, 2017 to Hard Plastic Box -> Git Build?	9	Jan 25, 2017 Reply by Andy Busch
" Don't be afraid to make the hole too small at first. I have no technique at all wh…" Order99 replied Dec 30, 2016 to Pickup Routing	4	Dec 30, 2016 Reply by Order99
" I tend to use the more primitive "sandpaper on a flat stick" method myself-it takes…" Order99 replied Dec 16, 2016 to How to make a neck flat???	8	Dec 16, 2016 Reply by Richard Haas
" Well, i've used multiple light coats of polyurethane (both water and oil-based, bot…" Order99 replied Nov 18, 2016 to Best finish for paper covered boxes?	14	Nov 30, 2016 Reply by Wayfinder
" Well, I can't cut a nut or bridge freehand, so for a 3-string i just lay down the…" Order99 replied Oct 21, 2016 to string spacing on nut and bridge blanks	40	Oct 26, 2016 Reply by Paul Craig
" Re the future build-the tin box will be facing out, open side facing the cigar box…" Order99 replied Dec 14, 2015 to Piezo placement	8	Dec 15, 2015 Reply by Al Williams
" I've done mostly semi-resonator builds myself (candy dish lid or paint can lid)- I…" Order99 replied Dec 13, 2015 to Piezo placement	8	Dec 15, 2015 Reply by Al Williams
" I know just what you mean Brian-as a fellow NC hobbyist with limited tools, I used…" Order99 replied Oct 6, 2015 to I Hate Fretting... There, I said it!	59	Oct 24, 2015 Reply by Johnny Dollar

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Order99's Discussions (173)

" I tend to make the neck slightly canted backwards, not as extreme as a Mandolin but…"

" As long as they're metallic( for your pickup to detect) you honestly can't go wro…"

" Since you're using screws, I recommend using plastic or nylon flat washers to mini…"

" Don't be afraid to make the hole too small at first. I have no technique at all wh…"

" I tend to use the more primitive "sandpaper on a flat stick" method myself-it takes…"

" Well, i've used multiple light coats of polyurethane (both water and oil-based, bot…"

" Well, I can't cut a nut or bridge freehand, so for a 3-string i just lay down the…"

" Re the future build-the tin box will be facing out, open side facing the cigar box…"

" I've done mostly semi-resonator builds myself (candy dish lid or paint can lid)- I…"

" I know just what you mean Brian-as a fellow NC hobbyist with limited tools, I used…"

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