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"I think you can build a more "flexible" instrument that you can set up in a variety…" Wichita Sam replied Jun 23, 2014 to box bracing	4	Jan 24, 2016 Reply by Gipson Fat Fingers Shoemaker
"Hal, You can pick up a scroll saw on Craigs List for less than $50 almost any day. …" Wichita Sam replied Jul 21, 2012 to Cutting Fret Slots on a Bandsaw?	6	Feb 25, 2013 Reply by Lou "cubancigar2000"
"You're right, bandsaw blades are too thick. Scroll Saws are the ticket. uniform dept…" Wichita Sam replied Jul 19, 2012 to Cutting Fret Slots on a Bandsaw?	6	Feb 25, 2013 Reply by Lou "cubancigar2000"
"Thanks for the info. I've found corian to work easier than bone but has most of its…" Wichita Sam replied Apr 30, 2012 to I Was Going "Nuts"....!	6	Feb 21, 2017 Reply by Gary Stenzel
"This is a basement workroom in the area of an unfinished bathroom... so... there was…" Wichita Sam replied Jan 12, 2011 to Small Parts Spray Cabinet for less than $ 40	4	Jan 12, 2011 Reply by Wichita Sam
"Grizz, I "solved" the flexing problem by using "blocks" of corian as guides above t…" Wichita Sam replied Feb 23, 2010 to fret saw	6	May 12, 2010 Reply by Jon Pruett
""Flush Cut" saw... looks a little like a smallish Japanese draw saw, with a flexible…" Wichita Sam replied Feb 14, 2010 to fret saw	6	May 12, 2010 Reply by Jon Pruett
"Diane, nice list... this attention to detail (finishing frets) is why your builds a…" Wichita Sam replied Jan 29, 2010 to The Best Hand Tools - personal lists -- ADD YOURS!	11	Feb 24, 2010 Reply by Salty Sea Empire
"1. I prefer a pencil to mark lines for frets (easier to erase mistakes that to refin…" Wichita Sam replied Jun 3, 2009 to Fret tools	21	Jul 4, 2010 Reply by Jimbo Cawthron

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Wichita Sam's Discussions (1,235)

"I think you can build a more "flexible" instrument that you can set up in a variety…"

"Hal, You can pick up a scroll saw on Craigs List for less than $50 almost any day. …"

"You're right, bandsaw blades are too thick. Scroll Saws are the ticket. uniform dept…"

"Thanks for the info. I've found corian to work easier than bone but has most of its…"

"This is a basement workroom in the area of an unfinished bathroom... so... there was…"

"Grizz, I "solved" the flexing problem by using "blocks" of corian as guides above t…"

""Flush Cut" saw... looks a little like a smallish Japanese draw saw, with a flexible…"

"Diane, nice list... this attention to detail (finishing frets) is why your builds a…"

"1. I prefer a pencil to mark lines for frets (easier to erase mistakes that to refin…"

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