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Easy JointerHere is a link to the Easy Jointer ($59) http://www.luthiersuppliers.com/products/p11.html It looks like it could be a pretty handy thing… Started by Michael Gajeski |
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Nov 2, 2009 Reply by Bluesheart |
Tuners?How many different Ideas are there out there for tuners? Started by Steve Winchell |
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Oct 6, 2009 Reply by Weizel |
Building without a routerI have been using a wood file/rasp to notch the neck for the box on my guitars since I don't own a router and can't really afford to buy on… Started by Jacob Blackwood |
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Sep 10, 2009 Reply by Michael Gajeski |
truss rodsI have had a few cbg's that started to bow at the neck when tuned high. Anyone know a po' man's way of making and installing truss rods. I… Started by bucky |
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Sep 10, 2009 Reply by Michael Gajeski |
2 saws = 4 "nut files"Saws have a blade thickness and a "tooth set" A set of nut files ... $70 at Warmoth .... problem is the skinny ones ..... hmmm... X-Acto… Started by RL Mott |
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Making pickupsIn the rather fine website instructables.com there are some instructions on how to make pickups. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Gui… Started by Fergus Morris |
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Aug 21, 2009 Reply by HOGS GRUNT |
McGyver's secretsI'm new here and new to CBG's & I'm bound to ask lots of stupid questions. I'm a fan of paying up front for things so here's a few tric… Started by Jkevn |
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May 13, 2009 Reply by Mike Patterson |
Amazing!!! The Glue Stick- Billy Maze Where are you?Save time and money on glue. Suppose you have a narrow area that you need to glue. First, suppose you are gluing a lid on your guitar. Depe… Started by Wade |
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Apr 16, 2009 Reply by Wade |
Home made rezoHey, Just joined - what a great group. I tend to build solid electrics but have just discovered CBGs and Im converted! I really want a reso… Started by Roosterman |
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Mar 17, 2009 Reply by tame river james |
String it up!I have used bicycle spoke ends(female threaded part) and also cut the ends of broken strings off and used the ball end to keep strings from… Started by Wade |
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Mar 16, 2009 Reply by Wade |
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Cigar Boxes From Tobacco Shops - Still Free or very low cost
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Low Budget Sanding Tool
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CB string height gauge
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Free recycled Piezo pickups
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Low $ substitute for banjo face?
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Cheapo strings
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Hand saw.
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Tennis, anyone?
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