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"I purchased a uke (defective, 1 of 2200 made, but repaired) with that problem. I ke…"

Murray replied Feb 10, 2019 to Tuning ptoblem

 14 Feb 13, 2019
Reply by Arthur Payne

"Cool..You could use this on a cello, too (haha)."

Murray replied Nov 27, 2015 to inexpensive biscuit bridge

 13 Nov 28, 2015
Reply by PhilUSAFRet

"Last ones I made I had trouble setting the neighbor's table saw to the angle I wante…"

Murray replied Aug 11, 2014 to Tips on angling head to the neck?

 13 Aug 12, 2014
Reply by Ken Henry

"Naivete...When I started peeling the paper from the edges I found the sides and bott…"

Murray replied May 29, 2011 to Punch cigar boxes

 15 May 31, 2011
Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars

"I got this hairbrained idea to look for 4, 6, maybe 8 of the same kind of cigar box…"

Murray replied Apr 1, 2011 to Punch cigar boxes

 15 May 31, 2011
Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars

"I think the green patina on copper & bronze is poisonous. It obviously occurs on…"

Murray replied Mar 6, 2011 to Wanted: A quick way to tarnish (oxidise) brass

 17 Jul 3, 2011
Reply by Penny Nelson

"They're beautiful."

Murray replied Mar 2, 2011 to Punch cigar boxes

 15 May 31, 2011
Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars

"I am probably undermining some niche market, but I would suggest asking if someone w…"

Murray replied Mar 1, 2011 to Punch cigar boxes

 15 May 31, 2011
Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars

"Maybe I'm just lucky I have two shops with premium cigars and a lotta boxes to unloa…"

Murray replied Jul 11, 2010 to Box help

 10 Jul 13, 2010
Reply by Paul H (PRH)

"I don't know where you live, but assuming you're not 100 miles from the nearest town…"

Murray replied Jul 11, 2010 to Box help

 10 Jul 13, 2010
Reply by Paul H (PRH)

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