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Matt Ranum replied to 3 Chord Ziggy's discussion Walnut overload in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"You can also look into Tru-Oil, its a gunstock finish made by Birchwood/Casey. You can get most anywhere that sells sporting goods. Its an oil blend that dries fairly quick and has good build ability. I've used it on walnut several times Put a…"

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This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what to do, common pitfalls, tips and techniques.Keep in mind that new builders can find other great informative articles on CBG building, as well as most of the parts you'll need, over at C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply!See More

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"Welcome to the nation,the Resources tab is highly recommended,join some groups located in the Posts tab? Forum is for questions, Blog posts are for sharing your experiences? Here's something to get your feet wet on, hope it helps…"

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