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"Make sure it is thoroughly dry before flatting it with 220 or finer and try thi…" Michael Fred Johnson replied Feb 18, 2012 to lacquer problem	16	Feb 24, 2012 Reply by bizzaro guitaro
"I was going to suggest B&Q till I read of your aversion.They sell Nortons Oakey…" Michael Fred Johnson replied Jan 20, 2012 to Sandpaper	17	Jan 21, 2012 Reply by Bob Harrison
"I've used Halfords aerosol clear lacquer. If you use sanding sealer first it is also…" Michael Fred Johnson replied Jan 3, 2012 to Newbie lacquer question.	6	Jan 3, 2012 Reply by Pete Mallinson
"Rout a slot down the neck and epoxy in a piece of steel flat bar.Cheap and simple." Michael Fred Johnson replied Jan 3, 2012 to Re-enforcing the neck	19	Jul 8, 2015 Reply by Michael Fred Johnson
"" Michael Fred Johnson replied Dec 12, 2011 to headstock angle	18	Jan 7, 2012 Reply by bizzaro guitaro
"Like your little mandolin.It just looks right if you know what I mean ? " Michael Fred Johnson replied Dec 6, 2011 to Submission Thread for 2011 Cigar Box Guitar Builders Challenge	140	Jan 1, 2012 Reply by Dan Sleep
"This old mandolin has flat brass strips inserted into the fingerboard.I'll get aroun…" Michael Fred Johnson replied Dec 3, 2011 to Alternate fret material	10	Dec 4, 2011 Reply by Crimson Toad
"This looks as though it has been through hell and survived...I think it's great " Michael Fred Johnson replied Nov 30, 2011 to Submission Thread for 2011 Cigar Box Guitar Builders Challenge	140	Jan 1, 2012 Reply by Dan Sleep
"I may be a little late you've probably finished by now,there are some datailed photo…" Michael Fred Johnson replied Nov 27, 2011 to newbie, contemplating first build	14	Nov 27, 2011 Reply by Michael Fred Johnson
"I return the compliment. Though I was scratching my head wondering what the markings…" Michael Fred Johnson replied Nov 24, 2011 to Submission Thread for 2011 Cigar Box Guitar Builders Challenge	140	Jan 1, 2012 Reply by Dan Sleep

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Michael Fred Johnson's Discussions (553)

"Make sure it is thoroughly dry before flatting it with 220 or finer and try thi…"

"I was going to suggest B&Q till I read of your aversion.They sell Nortons Oakey…"

"I've used Halfords aerosol clear lacquer. If you use sanding sealer first it is also…"

"Rout a slot down the neck and epoxy in a piece of steel flat bar.Cheap and simple."

""

"Like your little mandolin.It just looks right if you know what I mean ? "

"This old mandolin has flat brass strips inserted into the fingerboard.I'll get aroun…"

"This looks as though it has been through hell and survived...I think it's great "

"I may be a little late you've probably finished by now,there are some datailed photo…"

"I return the compliment. Though I was scratching my head wondering what the markings…"

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