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Box art salvage I don't like destroying/hiding the beautiful labels inside the lids. Any tricks for removing them in one piece and re-applying? Thought abo… Started by Bluesheart	9	Nov 29, 2009 Reply by Paul H (PRH)
How to make a drum sander for your drill press. How to make a drum sander. Materials One ¼” carriage bolt, or your favorite mm size if your not in the USA. J One ¼” nut. ¼” drill bit. A p… Started by Mortimer Snerd	9	Nov 27, 2009 Reply by Paul H (PRH)
Simple Underground Secrets This thread is about the simple things regarding CBG's that we all think everyone knows, or should know. Please post your odd tricks and ti… Started by John Sims	11	Oct 20, 2009 Reply by John Sims
Simple Underground Electronics As an Electronics Engineer, I like to build things. Particularly electronics for my CBG's, lap steel and pedal steel guitars. Here is a sim… Started by John Sims	16	Oct 11, 2009 Reply by Mark
Custom guitar stand Hello! I recently added pictures of some stands I made and have gotten amazing feedback. Thanks Guys! I was also asked to post a 'how-to' s… Started by Diamondback Guitar Shop	3	Jul 25, 2009 Reply by John Sims
Crazy Stuff... Post your off the wall, tricks, tips and other things here... Started by John Sims	2	Jun 28, 2009 Reply by John Sims
CBG Underground Finishing Tips & Tricks I want to start a discussion forum on finishing the wood portions of CBG's, particularly regarding neck and box wood finishes and various t… Started by John Sims	10	May 3, 2009 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates
Secrets of the Work Shop Some of you are very proud of your CBG building skills and accomplishments, and rightly so! Those accomplishments and awesome CBG creations… Started by John Sims	2	May 3, 2009 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates
Secret, simple CBG 'oyster glue' concoction Unflavored gelatin and animal gelatin are made from the same thing, using the same process, is sold in most grocery food stores, and can ea… Started by John Sims	10	Apr 23, 2009 Reply by John W
Protecting Finishes the Easy Way Here's a cheap and easy way to protect the high gloss or any other type of finish on a CBG box - build. Wrap it in Saran Wrap. That's right… Started by John Sims	3	Feb 13, 2009 Reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker

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Dent removal

Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Slow Mick Dec 21, 2023. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Using & Making Templates

Started by John Sims. Last reply by BrianQ. Sep 5, 2018. 4 Replies 1 Like

Making and Installing Position Markers for Your Cigar Box Guitar

Started by John Sims. Last reply by Joe Caruso Nov 22, 2015. 8 Replies 1 Like

Punches

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A Simple Fret Scale Ruler

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fret construction

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Milk Paint & Natural Pigments

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Homemade Wood Stains

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Custom Made Logo Decals

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Holding down fretboards for gluing

Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Joe Caruso Apr 12, 2015. 9 Replies 0 Likes

Simple Fret Depth Gauge

Started by John Sims. Last reply by Joe Caruso Apr 12, 2015. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Easy way to glue down a fret board without it sliding

Started by John Rivers. Last reply by Steve Walker Mar 18, 2014. 1 Reply 1 Like

Sharpie safe varnish for saving signatures on CBGs

Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates Jan 2, 2013. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Strap buttons on the cheap

Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by jamie bark Aug 10, 2012. 16 Replies 1 Like

Side markers on the REAL cheap!

Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Soul Cat Guitar Uke and Amp Nov 28, 2011. 10 Replies 1 Like

Homemade Dot Fret Markers

Started by Jerry. Last reply by Jerry Oct 26, 2011. 5 Replies 3 Likes

Fretboard radius sander on the cheap

Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates Jul 14, 2011. 12 Replies 1 Like

35mm metal slide storage box

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questions about installing a pickup

Started by Hey, TURN IT DOWN!. Last reply by Outhouse Instruments May 30, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Stains for wood

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