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Comment by Keith Stanford on March 21, 2014 at 5:39am

BINGO!....you nailed it Wichita Sam....I too am glad that many of the "SAME" beginner questions are asked and that folks like yourself are willing to answer them over-and-over again.  Thank you for doing that, amigo.

kieta 

Comment by Wichita Sam on March 21, 2014 at 5:30am

Just thought I'd comment here on the "Beginners Club" forum.....

 

I'm not a "beginner".  I was the 64th member out of over 11,XXX to join the Nation and have completed a few hunderd builds (450 and counting).  Recently I looked at early pictures posted, I can say this.  CBGs of new builders are better than they were when I joined.  People are benefitting from searching the forums, looking a pictures for ideas and asking questions here and on other forums....

 

The same basic questions are being asked and answered and that is good.  I personally tend to be a "point and grunt" learner, so detailed builder blogs help me too.  And, I often come to the Nation when I move into an area of building that I have never been before (just starting to explore winding pickups), to get what seems like the most basic information to someone who has experience in that area.

 

I guess all that was to say this... "WELCOME".... Use the search functions, but don't hesitate to ask.  In many ways we are all beginners.

Comment by Wichita Sam on March 15, 2014 at 3:53pm

Sean, a nice trick is to paint on the f hole and drill out small holes at each end of the "f". Oh, and it's called a "hole saw"...

Comment by Michael Zimmerle on March 15, 2014 at 10:18am

Hey all! I've been working on my first build. I'm getting close to finishing and debating with myself whether or not to add a humbucker I could salvage from an old Les Paul knock off.

I've been digging the site and all the creative things creative folks are doing!

M

Comment by Sean Oliveira on March 15, 2014 at 4:38am

Hey Josh, I am a fan of the medium sized holes on both sides of the lid approach. I use a 1 and a half inch drill bit (the kind used for cutting holes for doors, I forgot the name) and just go super slow and then I find a washer that's center is 1 and a half or less and just glue it on with super glue.  There are some great ideas in the pictures on here though if you want to go crazy.  I haven't tried an F-Hole yet, but will probably do that soon.  Glad to hear everything is coming together and can't wait to see the pictures!

Comment by Josh Miller on March 14, 2014 at 2:44pm

hey guys just wanted some advice on what I should do for the sound holes? I don't want to cut a huge hole in the middle of my CBG cause my neck is glued on the top of the lid. so I was thinking of making Two small or medium size one on each side of my lid, good or bad Idea let me know. Thanks

Comment by mordacai bondurant on March 12, 2014 at 12:00pm

Hey there folks,

Y'all might have already seen this posted here on the 101 group, but in case not, wanted to let y'all know about the new CBG video I just posted on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwDLG5RjEm0

If'n y'all are just startin' out in makin' these here CBGs....then that will give you the best startin' place.

Thank ya ahead of time for takin' a gander at it.

mordacai

www.Gittyman.com

Comment by James A OBrien on January 5, 2014 at 3:42pm

Success! I watched a YouTube demo on the process, modified my work, and made the job a success. It turned out to be easier than before and it looks sharp. Thank you all for your input.

Comment by James A OBrien on January 5, 2014 at 1:30am

Thanks. I've heard of mordacai's book. I'll add it to my collection. Looks like I will be adding more saws to my collection

Comment by Thomas "Duck" Petry on January 4, 2014 at 7:27pm

The "Medium" live just north of Fresno. Reads palms, Tarot cards and has a crystal ball.

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