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"That is cool. I frequently need to be reminded how to be ingenious rather than rein…" Murray replied Nov 7, 2020 to Tile saw conversion	4	Nov 8, 2020 Reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH
"I have more than one set, all 'disposable' quality, I think from a low-end import to…" Murray replied Nov 7, 2020 to Tuner knobs	7	Nov 8, 2020 Reply by JD
"Small (jeweler's?) files. There flat, round, square & curved shapes. Probably th…" Murray replied Nov 7, 2020 to Tuner knobs	7	Nov 8, 2020 Reply by JD
"All cool & inspiring stuff. I have no excuses...& must follow through with s…" Murray replied Jan 21, 2017 to Cigar Box Amp Mods	14	Sep 17, 2021 Reply by RTZGUITARS
"Nice interesting topic. I learned here one rule is not telling others there are rul…" Murray replied Dec 27, 2016 to There are no rules are there?	86	Jan 8, 2017 Reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted
"Damn, apparently you don't know what ugly is. I'm sorry to be so blunt, but this is…" Murray replied Jun 18, 2016 to Ugliest & Oddest Build Challenge!!!	156	May 2, 2017 Reply by mike mayer
"Sustain improves as it gets more stale, but in humid climates...may be inconsistent.…" Murray replied Jun 18, 2016 to Ugliest & Oddest Build Challenge!!!	156	May 2, 2017 Reply by mike mayer
"Good choice of tone wood...nice grain...I mean nice ugliness" Murray replied Jun 18, 2016 to Ugliest & Oddest Build Challenge!!!	156	May 2, 2017 Reply by mike mayer
"Anyone notice this also suggests a balalaika? " Murray replied Jun 18, 2016 to Ugliest & Oddest Build Challenge!!!	156	May 2, 2017 Reply by mike mayer
"Thanks all. I think printing my own image is a good idea...or drop the 'spec' for an…" Murray replied Apr 7, 2014 to Help: WTB, WTT, etc. - looking for aviation/aero themed box or label for a gift guitar to go with the modified tuners shown	6	Apr 7, 2014 Reply by Murray

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Murray's Discussions (65)

"That is cool. I frequently need to be reminded how to be ingenious rather than rein…"

"I have more than one set, all 'disposable' quality, I think from a low-end import to…"

"Small (jeweler's?) files. There flat, round, square & curved shapes. Probably th…"

"All cool & inspiring stuff. I have no excuses...& must follow through with s…"

"Nice interesting topic. I learned here one rule is not telling others there are rul…"

"Damn, apparently you don't know what ugly is. I'm sorry to be so blunt, but this is…"

"Sustain improves as it gets more stale, but in humid climates...may be inconsistent.…"

"Good choice of tone wood...nice grain...I mean nice ugliness"

"Anyone notice this also suggests a balalaika? "

"Thanks all. I think printing my own image is a good idea...or drop the 'spec' for an…"

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