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"Tobacco Burst Steam" Limited Edition Design on 8" x 10" Wooden Cigar Box
This is another of Ben Gitty's original, limited edition "Box o' the Month" designs! October's design features a classic steam engine (Sante Fe #1662, a 2-10-2 locomotive powerhouse), faded into a beautiful brown tobacco burst finish. The printing is done using a..
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The Hobo Fiddle DIY Kit by "Boxcar" Ben Gitty
So sit down by the fire, boys, and tell a tale or two... there's really not much else for an old hobo to do..."
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If you're looking for a unique option to add to your slide collection, you don't want to miss this one! In the years that we've been doing this, we've seen slides come in many different materials. Ceramic, Stainless, Brass, Glass, Copper..
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