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"Suspect device is correct in that the rods I mentioned are small diameter, (1/16" or…"

Mark Bliss replied Aug 25, 2013 to inlays fret markers

 22 Sep 15, 2015
Reply by Paul Craig

"Good replies by all! For smaller holes, you might try a quality brad-point drill bit…"

Mark Bliss replied Aug 25, 2013 to inlays fret markers

 22 Sep 15, 2015
Reply by Paul Craig

"Hey John,   While a larger box might be desireable for acoustic reasons, I wouldnt p…"

Mark Bliss replied Jul 3, 2013 to Baritone Ukulele

 5 Mar 28, 2017
Reply by Bob Johnston

"Patterns and a pattern bit for profiles and tapers. Usually scarfed headstocks. Hand…"

Mark Bliss replied Jul 1, 2013 to CBG neck on router table

 6 Nov 22, 2013
Reply by Brandon Barnard

"Hey Chris, might get more responses in one of the pickup or electronics related grou…"

Mark Bliss replied Feb 26, 2012 to 6-string pickup for a 3-string

 3 Mar 18, 2012
Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars

"Thats pretty cool Wade, I was thinking of rigging up a router jig to do some thinnin…"

Mark Bliss replied Feb 26, 2012 to To Brace or not to Brace

 9 Apr 17, 2012
Reply by Jason Johnson

"Kyle and PapaSimone, Glad you folks got something from this, thats why its here! I k…"

Mark Bliss replied Nov 2, 2011 to Dressing, finishing and "fine tuning" frets

 12 Nov 2, 2011
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"I missed this one, sorry I assume you are meaning you want to hide the edge of the p…"

Mark Bliss replied Oct 2, 2011 to Trimming a soundboard for my upright bass

 6 Nov 20, 2013
Reply by jen harrison

"As Rand has pointed out, there are several potential and inter-related causes for wh…"

Mark Bliss replied Oct 2, 2011 to hard to play

 9 Nov 16, 2016
Reply by Mark Bliss

"Idea for cutting the scarf joint on a table saw."

Mark Bliss replied Jul 25, 2011 to Neck shaping and carving tips

 9 Jul 25, 2011
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Adhesive Removal

Started by Habanera Hal. Last reply by Fantacone Box Works Mar 12, 2022. 9 Replies

Accurate Drill Tricks?

Started by Danny B.. Last reply by Fantacone Box Works Mar 12, 2022. 7 Replies

scarf joint

Started by PattJ. Last reply by Fantacone Box Works Mar 12, 2022. 2 Replies

I'm building a triple neck guitar and I have no idea why ..

Started by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear. Last reply by Wichita Sam Feb 11, 2022. 4 Replies

Dual or ‘2-way’ pots for tone and volume?

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Springs in the guitar? ...What gives?

Started by Danny B.. Last reply by Mikala Aug 29, 2019. 23 Replies

Single coil Pup location

Started by HarleyTodd May 8, 2019. 0 Replies

Scale Length for a 17” box Looking for guidance

Started by music2me. Last reply by music2me Nov 18, 2017. 4 Replies

Baritone Ukulele

Started by John Hopper. Last reply by Bob Johnston Mar 28, 2017. 5 Replies

hard to play

Started by Billy Heintz. Last reply by Mark Bliss Nov 16, 2016. 9 Replies

Using the string eyes to hold them on a tailpiece or bridge?

Started by Danny B.. Last reply by Danny B. Nov 13, 2016. 6 Replies

Condenser Guitar Microphones for CBG?

Started by Danny B.. Last reply by Fomhorach Nov 10, 2016. 4 Replies

Adjustable bridges?

Started by Danny B.. Last reply by Danny B. Nov 9, 2016. 3 Replies

Protecting old boxes

Started by Danny B.. Last reply by Paul Craig Sep 13, 2016. 4 Replies

Cohiba box, thick top

Started by Chuck Dubman. Last reply by Danny B. Sep 13, 2016. 19 Replies

Use for mahogany cigar box "spacers"

Started by PhilUSAFRet. Last reply by Order99 Feb 7, 2016. 6 Replies

inlays fret markers

Started by Paul Cooper. Last reply by Paul Craig Sep 15, 2015. 22 Replies

Heel shaping ideas and process

Started by 14 buck bass (aka antonio). Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Apr 19, 2015. 21 Replies

CBG neck on router table

Started by Servaas (Der Groovemeister). Last reply by Brandon Barnard Nov 22, 2013. 6 Replies

Trimming a soundboard for my upright bass

Started by Wade. Last reply by jen harrison Nov 20, 2013. 6 Replies

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