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"These are made from .032" thick sheet" Michael Fred Johnson replied Jan 7, 2014 to Making a brass tailpiece	3	Jan 15, 2014 Reply by Better Trees
"Cut another two joints today, Why didn't I think of this earlier ?" Michael Fred Johnson replied Jul 23, 2013 to Neck dovetail	12	Jul 23, 2013 Reply by Jillian Holladay
"Jillian Prompted by your post I made this. The pins in the board fit in the tie bar…" Michael Fred Johnson replied Jul 19, 2013 to Neck dovetail	12	Jul 23, 2013 Reply by Jillian Holladay
"Very nicely done, that joint will be more than strong enough.For those worried about…" Michael Fred Johnson replied Jul 12, 2013 to Neck dovetail	12	Jul 23, 2013 Reply by Jillian Holladay
"6mm on fingerboard face 2mm on the edge and sometimes contrasting timber edgings…" Michael Fred Johnson replied Jun 18, 2011 to Dot size	6	Jul 9, 2011 Reply by Penny Nelson
"I printed some labels on the computer, number them, and stick one on the back where…" Michael Fred Johnson replied Jun 18, 2011 to Signing your work	17	Dec 21, 2015 Reply by G.S. Monroe

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Soundhole sizing and design

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Adjustable CBG bridge

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Classical ball end strings

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Truss rods

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Measuring wood ( and/or box) resonances - cheaply

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An idea that I haven't seen - any thoughts?

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A brand new resonator

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Signing your work

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Braces and bars.

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Nonadjustable truss rod

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Builders tricks

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Making a brass tailpiece

Started by Tim Mac. Last reply by Better Trees Jan 15, 2014. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Resonator cone and coverplate

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Neck dovetail

Started by Jillian Holladay. Last reply by Jillian Holladay Jul 23, 2013. 12 Replies 2 Likes

Neck Angle

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"Testing" a box for bridge placement

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Bridge attachment comparison.

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fret board material

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