I have consolidated all of the information that was originally available here (along with much more) into a complete book.  You can download it at the following link for free.

http://joshuagayou.com/downloads/AdvancedCigarBoxGuitarConstruction...

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Thanks Josh, I appreciate you taking the time to explain the wiring. It is a big help to me. Thanks again.
thanks, finally plain english.

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