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"" Order99 replied yesterday to Cutting deep boxes in half	7	6 hours ago Reply by Taffy Evans
" When Posting, you might need to switch to the HTML Editor to make it show up-I cert…" Order99 replied Aug 11, 2022 to Frettin' and stainin'	4	Aug 11, 2022 Reply by Order99
" Found a Youtube Link that shows a design nearly exactly as I described: https://w…" Order99 replied Aug 6, 2022 to C. B. Gifty three string fretless kits.	6	Aug 16, 2022 Reply by Taffy Evans
"Well, the 'stick-on-top' method gives up a little bit of resonance, so the 'neck-thr…" Order99 replied Aug 5, 2022 to C. B. Gifty three string fretless kits.	6	Aug 16, 2022 Reply by Taffy Evans
" Well, if I stain and coat first, then I have to clean the slots, and run the risk o…" Order99 replied Aug 5, 2022 to Frettin' and stainin'	4	Aug 11, 2022 Reply by Order99
" Honestly, none of my builds go beyond 14 frets anyway, as 12 makes the scale. Also,…" Order99 replied Mar 26, 2020 to Obvious overlooked error. Do I rebuild this neck?	9	Jun 5, 2020 Reply by mitch jones
" I've tried leaving the gaps in on most of my builds...but only on the standard 'nec…" Order99 replied Oct 20, 2018 to Space between Box top and Neck?	11	Feb 25, 2019 Reply by Tim Pannabecker
" My absolute 'best bang for the buck' tool upgrade was a Dremel kit-microsaws, polis…" Order99 replied Oct 8, 2018 to Power tools - what buy next?	3	Nov 10, 2018 Reply by Charles Z
" I do my best work with files, sandpaper and a pocket knife-better than my spokeshav…" Order99 replied May 17, 2018 to Second Build	3	May 30, 2018 Reply by Doug "Nomad" Farish
" Titebond or Elmer's, usually the waterproof carpenter's versions...but for ease of…" Order99 replied May 15, 2018 to Glues?	10	May 17, 2018 Reply by Uncle John

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Cutting deep boxes in half

Started by Justin Stanchfield. Last reply by Taffy Evans 6 hours ago. 7 Replies 1 Like

Fretless fret markers

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canjo building and tuning

Started by Brenda. Last reply by MadGomer Dec 3, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Minimum tools needed

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High G problem

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Doubling the high string

Started by Robert Killen. Last reply by Paul Craig Oct 14, 2022. 23 Replies 2 Likes

Aluminum License Plate

Started by Larry Sobol. Last reply by Larry Sobol Oct 1, 2022. 6 Replies 2 Likes

C. B. Gifty three string fretless kits.

Started by jon neet. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 16, 2022. 6 Replies 1 Like

Frettin' and stainin'

Started by Doug Laffin. Last reply by Order99 Aug 11, 2022. 4 Replies 1 Like

Bolt on neck to a set neck body?

Started by Paul Craig. Last reply by Paul Craig Jul 17, 2022. 14 Replies 1 Like

Locations

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Help please re Bento Box Uke "nut"

Started by Al Lobe. Last reply by BrianQ. May 10, 2022. 18 Replies 0 Likes

Clarification on pick ups

Started by Michael Myers. Last reply by Taffy Evans May 6, 2022. 5 Replies 1 Like

Licence plate cbg

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Builder's Tips

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Getting there but needing advice/help please.

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Tres Cubano Build

Started by Paul Craig. Last reply by Paul Craig Dec 9, 2021. 18 Replies 2 Likes

CB Gitty Country Roads Banjo kit

Started by Ken Hope. Last reply by Christopher G Daniels Nov 29, 2021. 4 Replies 1 Like

Drawings or pictures on the box

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Hard metal bridges

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Taffy Evans replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Cutting deep boxes in half in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"Hi, a box that deep my work at half that depth. taff"

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Justin Stanchfield replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Cutting deep boxes in half in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"Sorry about that. Hopefully I get this one right! Anyhow, thanks for the advice! You might very…"

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Taffy Evans replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Cutting deep boxes in half in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

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BrianQ. commented on Doug Thorsvik's video

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Taffy Evans replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Cutting deep boxes in half in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"Hi Justin, these are my thoughts, other ideas would be useful to you too. when I first saw cigar…"

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Order99's Discussions (171)

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" When Posting, you might need to switch to the HTML Editor to make it show up-I cert…"

" Found a Youtube Link that shows a design nearly exactly as I described: https://w…"

"Well, the 'stick-on-top' method gives up a little bit of resonance, so the 'neck-thr…"

" Well, if I stain and coat first, then I have to clean the slots, and run the risk o…"

" Honestly, none of my builds go beyond 14 frets anyway, as 12 makes the scale. Also,…"

" I've tried leaving the gaps in on most of my builds...but only on the standard 'nec…"

" My absolute 'best bang for the buck' tool upgrade was a Dremel kit-microsaws, polis…"

" I do my best work with files, sandpaper and a pocket knife-better than my spokeshav…"

" Titebond or Elmer's, usually the waterproof carpenter's versions...but for ease of…"

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