"Brian, thanks for the good words. This site is almost useless. Like you say, it is glitchy. Another thing about Doug Fir is, like concrete , it hardens with age. Try putting a nail in a 100 year old Doug Fir plank. Good luck.
Cheers, Gary"
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Three string vs four
Started this discussion. Last reply by JL Dec 9, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I have built about 8 four string gits and 2 three strings. I like them both, but I am not really a player. I think the 3 strings have some advantages, but I am not sure what they are other than…Continue
Curious about other builders building sequence. ie., when to install frets.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Alexander Jun 17, 2016. 18 Replies 0 Likes
I always suspect that most builders put the frets in after the fretboard is glued to the neck. I make the fretboard, cut the fret slots, and hammer in the frets on the bench. I generally put the…Continue
A relaxing day in the shop or What to do when your square isn't.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Blues Frog Apr 24, 2016. 14 Replies 0 Likes
CBG building "hacks"
Started this discussion. Last reply by darryl kernaghan Aug 9, 2016. 50 Replies 10 Likes
We invent new tricks to make building easier and better. Often we hear about them from others or read about them here on Cigar Box Nation, or Youtube videos.Here are a couple: I read both here on…Continue
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"Gary, a few glitches have popped up since you were here last? Here’s the trick with photos? Even with Comments, type your comment, then click HTML editor before you click Add Comment & it won’t end up blank? "
"Edit doesn't seem to work either. Anyway, a big thanks to taffy for figuring out that I was using Visual. I built 4 of these ukes in the galley of my sailboat. The necks were made of laminated Douglas Fir, plenty strong for a concert uke. The…"
"BTW Tiff, a huge thank you for realizing that I was using Visual.
I built 4 of these. The necks were made of Douglas Fir, laMINated in 1/4" thick strips. The fir is plenty strong for a concert uke neck. The wood was excess lumber from the…"
"Greg and Taffy, I think the size of that box is ok. I am going to hold my bDSCN0908.JPGreath and attempt to post a photo"
"I am getting back to building I am starting a series of 4 or more ukuleles."
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I have been doing this about 3 months. In the galley of my sailboat. Quite addicting.
Next I want to make a resonator guitar and continue with ukes.
Anyone know where I can find cigar advertising decals to put on home made boxes?
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- At 1:54am on March 19, 2022,
BrianQ. said…
Gary, a few glitches have popped up since you were here last? Here’s the trick with photos? Even with Comments, type your comment, then click HTML editor before you click Add Comment & it won’t end up blank?
- At 3:27pm on April 6, 2016,
Rob Uker said…
You have some nice looking ukuleles.
- At 6:18am on April 5, 2016,
Jamie MacBlues said…
- Gary, I'll put some info on oil can build up on vid page, or maybe just send you as a pm.
Will do later today :)
- At 3:41pm on February 6, 2016,
Michael Fred Johnson said…
Thanks Garry
- At 11:23am on June 21, 2015,
Rick Walker said…
Thanks for the kind words Gary. I like your builds as well and you get to build them on a sailboat. What could be better!
- At 10:11pm on June 11, 2015,
Cynthia said…
Totally, plus Fritz the cat. His comics were raunchy and so Avant, they came out the same time I discovered Hunter S. Thompson, Tom Wolf, and the PVC essays in Rolling Stone that destroyed our LP's forever. Ironic. A Music Mag led to extinction of our finest sound reproduction vehicle. This comment doesnt appear to be connected to the "Truckin" Image. Hope it finds its way to you. Did you see the Maxx build on the Uke site?
- At 3:10pm on May 26, 2015,
Gary
typed the reply to your question in the wrong place,you,ll find it under the photo 59back oops
- At 10:45am on May 25, 2015,
Thanks for your comment Gary
- At 1:47pm on April 17, 2015,
Will King said…
When you get close to a date to come, call me so that I can check to see if I can spend the day with you. Dr, Dentist and other things, keep us busy.
- At 6:30pm on April 11, 2015,
Hi Gary....Call me at the phone number on my card and I will give you my address. My bowls don't have any paws but they do have a rubber ring. I have not built any of my own boxes yet, but I have a ton of thin sound board for when I start building. I have about 20 CBG/Us around, so I won't be building until I can clean house.
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Piezo feedback
Started by Jerry Draper in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Jerry Draper 6 hours ago. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Your take on this bizarre guitar
Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans yesterday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
SWAMP WITCH GUITARS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Started by the anonymous pick in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by BUGGY (C) on Thursday. 10 Replies 7 Likes
Loss two-string bass build instructions
Started by Tim Dvorak in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Tim Dvorak on Wednesday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Is it just me, site issues.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Tuesday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Fretted and Slide Advice
Started by Patrick Whaley in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Sep 22. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Sound holes or not sound holes in a electric cbg?
Started by Howard Craypool in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Greg Brown Sep 21. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar Amp
Started by Chase N Williams in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Sep 21. 5 Replies 0 Likes
It Happened at breakneck speed....
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Sep 21. 4 Replies 5 Likes
Using aluminium
Started by Haydon in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Haydon Sep 21. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Adding springs again on the electric cbg, around the “cat” bowl and howled out spacer glued to the bottom
Started by Howard Craypool in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Infirmity Citrus President Sep 20. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Thinning headstocks
Started by Eric Lettau in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by David Bowes Sep 19. 11 Replies 1 Like
Finding correct bridge position.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Sep 12. 0 Replies 2 Likes
The entirely hypothetical encylopedic CGB design and construction book - a long post
Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Doug Thorsvik Sep 6. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Untitled
Started by Murray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Sep 5. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Editing this site?
Started by Jim Winslow in Using cigarboxnation.com - posting, profiles, web help. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 31. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for advice on pickup type and placement
Started by Howard in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Sean Jay Aug 29. 6 Replies 1 Like
Springs in a cigar box guitar
Started by Howard Craypool in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Howard Craypool Aug 22. 10 Replies 3 Likes
Help for beginner
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Aug 21. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone. Need some advice plz...
Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by James Pobog Aug 19. 25 Replies 3 Likes
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