How Do You Remove Stickers From the Cigar Boxes?
i've been soaking a wet sponge to remove the cigar stickers on the boxes, but it still leave a sticky surface on the box. anyone care to share their methods?
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sound hole tools
what kind of tools are needed to cut the sound holes, especially the circle holes, also what tools will cut circles and straight lines on a tin body?
Read more…ferrels or bushing for the end of the neck?
can anyone give some advice on using something for the end of the neck (bushings, etc.)
for the strings to sit in. ty
Read more…tin box, attaching the neck to the tin
i found 2 examples of how tin boxes are attached to the necks.
the first has some kind of frame inside the box and the second
has a support piece under the neck. does anyone know if the second
is done by using screws to attach it to the back side of
Read more…staining the neck, frets
is it better to stain the neck before or after putting the frets on?
Read more…tin box, attaching the neck
does anyone know how to attach the neck to a tin box,
without screwing the front of the tin to the neck running
under it? i saw a couple pictures where a wood block
was used under the neck or some kind of bracing
that runs inside the tin box but i'm
Read more…nut and bolt bridge
how do you attach a nut and bolt bridge, with glue or just let the tension of the strings hold it in place? i'm new to here
Read more…boxes with thin tops
i have a couple boxes with thin tops, how do i attach the neck to these kind of boxes? do i just cut the notch into the body so the neck fits in and the lid will close on top? if this is correct then when the strings are added on then you can't open
Read more…sanding the box
should i sand or leave the box natural? if i sand it i don't want to scuff away the printing on the box. if so should all sides of the box be sanded, and with what type of sandpaper? also what should be put on the box, a clear coat, lacquer, stain, e
Read more…cutting notches
whats a good tool or power tool for cutting the notches in the box for nice clean edges? i used an old coping saw and backsaw but i'm not happy with the cuts that were made.cutting staright down is ok, it's when i have to cut across where i am having
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