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Could anyone recommend a good vice for working on CBG necks

Started this discussion. Last reply by Raymond Overman Sep 13, 2010. 21 Replies

Hey peoples, been looking around for a suitable vice for making my CBG necks, the variety is enormous. I was thinking two normal vices, but that's a bit overboard.I don't have a lot of room to work…Continue

fretboard inlays with a dremel tool

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ronnie Retherford Aug 12, 2010. 9 Replies

Hey people, I was looking at purchasing the steward macdonald router base for my dremel tool for doing fretboard inlays.The biggest brad point drill bit I can find is 3.2mm and I just ordered some…Continue

Richard Johnstons guitar style

Started this discussion. Last reply by BenBob Jul 24, 2010. 10 Replies

Hey peoples, I just discovered Richard Johnstone last night on youtube and I was simply astonished, check this one out: …Continue

Cigar Box 7"x4"x1.5' any good for anything?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brett Morgan Jul 19, 2010. 1 Reply

Hey people, I went a bit crazy on ebay buying cigar boxes the other weekend, the first two that arrived are vintage cuesta rey cigar boxes measuring 7"x4"x1.5', could I make a Ukulele out of one of…Continue

 

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At 12:03pm on July 13, 2010, Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars) said…
Regarding your block plane question, I wouldn't consider anything with shorter than a 6 inch sole.
 
 
 

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