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"Hello Rand! Glad to hear that your health issues are on the mend. My wife and I are…" Habanera Hal replied Jan 1, 2014 to Most useful power tool for CBG	14	Jan 8, 2014 Reply by Barsymes Cratchnee
"Nicely done, Rand. Great write-up, too, as usual. " Habanera Hal replied Jan 9, 2013 to My Flying "V" Dulcimer Project	9	May 13, 2013 Reply by Seaman Jay
"Hello Rand, I was reading through your posts again and saw the comment about the tun…" Habanera Hal replied Mar 16, 2012 to My Teardrop Project -- A stick dulcimer with a tear drop shaped body	29	May 19, 2012 Reply by Mark Lillo
"Hmm, sorry you can't access the link. Here's a couple of pics of two of the 16…" Habanera Hal replied Mar 15, 2012 to My Teardrop Project -- A stick dulcimer with a tear drop shaped body	29	May 19, 2012 Reply by Mark Lillo
"Rand - Here's an idea for the overhanging fretboard - would be really unique: http:/…" Habanera Hal replied Mar 14, 2012 to My Teardrop Project -- A stick dulcimer with a tear drop shaped body	29	May 19, 2012 Reply by Mark Lillo
"Good luck, Rand! This interests me a lot, too, so I'll be watching your progress." Habanera Hal replied Feb 28, 2012 to My Teardrop Project -- A stick dulcimer with a tear drop shaped body	29	May 19, 2012 Reply by Mark Lillo
"Rand, Remember it's not how many tools you have, it's what you can do with them. My…" Habanera Hal replied Nov 9, 2011 to Most useful power tool for CBG	14	Jan 8, 2014 Reply by Barsymes Cratchnee
"Funny you should post this. I have 2 routers (1 on a table), drill press, belt…" Habanera Hal replied Nov 8, 2011 to Most useful power tool for CBG	14	Jan 8, 2014 Reply by Barsymes Cratchnee
"This should be a good discussion, Rand. I think most first-time builders will proba…" Habanera Hal replied Oct 30, 2011 to Neck Attachment Techniques	8	Nov 2, 2011 Reply by c# merle
"Thanks Rand! That is very similar to how my plan is shaping up, though I may make t…" Habanera Hal replied Sep 27, 2011 to The Boat Paddle Box -- The Traditional Stick Dulcimer Soundbox	13	Apr 3, 2016 Reply by Murdoc_420

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Habanera Hal's Discussions (297)

"Hello Rand! Glad to hear that your health issues are on the mend. My wife and I are…"

"Nicely done, Rand. Great write-up, too, as usual. "

"Hello Rand, I was reading through your posts again and saw the comment about the tun…"

"Hmm, sorry you can't access the link. Here's a couple of pics of two of the 16…"

"Rand - Here's an idea for the overhanging fretboard - would be really unique: http:/…"

"Good luck, Rand! This interests me a lot, too, so I'll be watching your progress."

"Rand, Remember it's not how many tools you have, it's what you can do with them. My…"

"Funny you should post this. I have 2 routers (1 on a table), drill press, belt…"

"This should be a good discussion, Rand. I think most first-time builders will proba…"

"Thanks Rand! That is very similar to how my plan is shaping up, though I may make t…"

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