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"The Crackling Process (from Franklin International, the makers of Titebond products…" John Sims replied Jan 8, 2009 to CBG Underground Finishing Tips & Tricks	10	May 3, 2009 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates
"HERE is another Hide Glue FAQ and another great site for Hide Glue info...and, Titeb…" John Sims replied Jan 8, 2009 to Secret, simple CBG 'oyster glue' concoction	10	Apr 23, 2009 Reply by John W
"Very Cool Josh. I never thought of that...I guess a business card would fit perfectl…" John Sims replied Jan 7, 2009 to Simple Fret Depth Gauge	3	Apr 12, 2015 Reply by Joe Caruso
"Here's a way to use hide glue without a glue pot: Measure your dry granules and mix…" John Sims replied Jan 7, 2009 to Secret, simple CBG 'oyster glue' concoction	10	Apr 23, 2009 Reply by John W
"A fret end file tool can be made from a 2”x 4” block of wood. One edge is cut at a 3…" John Sims replied Jan 5, 2009 to Making and Installing Frets on your CBG	17	Dec 2, 2009 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates
"HERE is a great string tension calculator. This string tension calculator will allow…" John Sims replied Jan 5, 2009 to Setting up a Guitar	1	Jan 5, 2009 Reply by John Sims
"I suppose, if you can find a small enough one! Let us know how they work out if you…" John Sims replied Jan 5, 2009 to Making and Installing Position Markers for Your Cigar Box Guitar	8	Nov 22, 2015 Reply by Joe Caruso
"HERE IS A SITE that is filled with information on wood finishing, and everything you…" John Sims replied Jan 4, 2009 to CBG Underground Finishing Tips & Tricks	10	May 3, 2009 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates
"For those who want a 1 watt amp of les than 9 volts power, CHECK THIS IC OUT... The…" John Sims replied Jan 4, 2009 to Simple Underground Electronics	16	Oct 11, 2009 Reply by Mark
"This cool little high gain Darlington amplifier needs these parts: •An MPSW45A Darl…" John Sims replied Jan 4, 2009 to Simple Underground Electronics	16	Oct 11, 2009 Reply by Mark

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Side markers on the REAL cheap!

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Homemade Dot Fret Markers

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questions about installing a pickup

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John Sims's Discussions (14)

"The Crackling Process (from Franklin International, the makers of Titebond products…"

"HERE is another Hide Glue FAQ and another great site for Hide Glue info...and, Titeb…"

"Very Cool Josh. I never thought of that...I guess a business card would fit perfectl…"

"Here's a way to use hide glue without a glue pot: Measure your dry granules and mix…"

"A fret end file tool can be made from a 2”x 4” block of wood. One edge is cut at a 3…"

"HERE is a great string tension calculator. This string tension calculator will allow…"

"I suppose, if you can find a small enough one! Let us know how they work out if you…"

"HERE IS A SITE that is filled with information on wood finishing, and everything you…"

"For those who want a 1 watt amp of les than 9 volts power, CHECK THIS IC OUT... The…"

"This cool little high gain Darlington amplifier needs these parts: •An MPSW45A Darl…"

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