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"Thanks for the description of your method, John. The only caveat I would add is tha…" carverman replied Jan 6, 2011 to FRETBOARD - CAN YOU LAMINATE 2 BLOCKS OF WOOD TOGETHER ?	12	Jun 6, 2011 Reply by The Phrygian Kid
"Interesting optical patterns. I presume these are overlays and not many pieces…" carverman replied Dec 26, 2010 to FRETBOARD - CAN YOU LAMINATE 2 BLOCKS OF WOOD TOGETHER ?	12	Jun 6, 2011 Reply by The Phrygian Kid
"Sure can. You might have an unmatched grain , and definitely a seam down the midd…" carverman replied Dec 24, 2010 to FRETBOARD - CAN YOU LAMINATE 2 BLOCKS OF WOOD TOGETHER ?	12	Jun 6, 2011 Reply by The Phrygian Kid
"I just cut through the epoxy with my razor saw/carving knife and inserted a 1/4 inch…" carverman replied Dec 23, 2010 to 6 string: Bridge/string height for good playing action?	3	Dec 23, 2010 Reply by carverman
"Here is the picture with the CB attached . " carverman replied Dec 23, 2010 to 6 string: Bridge/string height for good playing action?	3	Dec 23, 2010 Reply by carverman
"Very good information. The only thing that I can add is that if you are making a 6 s…" carverman replied Dec 20, 2010 to Intonation at the bridge - a question	10	May 24, 2011 Reply by Craig Cox
"Good idea you have there Mark...and it saves building a custom mitre box. I finishe…" carverman replied Dec 6, 2010 to Fretboard slotting tips and tricks	14	Dec 6, 2010 Reply by carverman
"Yes, I have a woodwork supply close to me that sells alls sorts of specialty clam…" carverman replied Dec 2, 2010 to Fretboard slotting tips and tricks	14	Dec 6, 2010 Reply by carverman
"Interesting idea you have... Mark ..(with the index pin). I 've made one out pin…" carverman replied Dec 1, 2010 to Fretboard slotting tips and tricks	14	Dec 6, 2010 Reply by carverman
"So I got a fret saw and blade depth stop from Stew-Mac. Now I'm working on designing…" carverman replied Dec 1, 2010 to Fretboard slotting tips and tricks	14	Dec 6, 2010 Reply by carverman

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"Thanks for the description of your method, John. The only caveat I would add is tha…"

"Interesting optical patterns. I presume these are overlays and not many pieces…"

"Sure can. You might have an unmatched grain , and definitely a seam down the midd…"

"I just cut through the epoxy with my razor saw/carving knife and inserted a 1/4 inch…"

"Here is the picture with the CB attached . "

"Very good information. The only thing that I can add is that if you are making a 6 s…"

"Good idea you have there Mark...and it saves building a custom mitre box. I finishe…"

"Yes, I have a woodwork supply close to me that sells alls sorts of specialty clam…"

"Interesting idea you have... Mark ..(with the index pin). I 've made one out pin…"

"So I got a fret saw and blade depth stop from Stew-Mac. Now I'm working on designing…"

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