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"Nice one Tony, will be making a start on my first once I have finished decorating, a…" Hep Cat replied Apr 5, 2013 to 1st build	17	Jul 28, 2013 Reply by PETE E
"Thanks Tony I'll have a browse on there. I have 4 pieces on the way for starters. …" Hep Cat replied Mar 20, 2013 to Timber suppliers for necks	46	Mar 23, 2015 Reply by Gary Charnock
"I'll keep the North East Timber link in case I want to attempt a fretted version lat…" Hep Cat replied Mar 17, 2013 to Timber suppliers for necks	46	Mar 23, 2015 Reply by Gary Charnock
"David Thanks so much for the kind offer mate. I won't be over Nottingham way anyti…" Hep Cat replied Mar 17, 2013 to Timber suppliers for necks	46	Mar 23, 2015 Reply by Gary Charnock
"Thanks for the warning trouble is I have no real idea what a fair price for wood is…" Hep Cat replied Mar 11, 2013 to Timber suppliers for necks	46	Mar 23, 2015 Reply by Gary Charnock
"Clarky Thank You very much for that info. I'll do a search on Ebay right now. Cheer…" Hep Cat replied Mar 11, 2013 to Timber suppliers for necks	46	Mar 23, 2015 Reply by Gary Charnock
"Thanks for the input Mojo, much appreciated. Midge" Hep Cat replied Mar 11, 2013 to Timber suppliers for necks	46	Mar 23, 2015 Reply by Gary Charnock
"Thanks for the heads up on that David, I'll make some enquiries. Midge" Hep Cat replied Mar 11, 2013 to Timber suppliers for necks	46	Mar 23, 2015 Reply by Gary Charnock
"Thanks for the advice Graham, much appreciated. Midge" Hep Cat replied Mar 11, 2013 to Timber suppliers for necks	46	Mar 23, 2015 Reply by Gary Charnock
"Thanks for that John, the "stick in a box" comment really brought it home. Midge" Hep Cat replied Mar 10, 2013 to Timber suppliers for necks	46	Mar 23, 2015 Reply by Gary Charnock

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