Tools and Shop Chat

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1. "Boutique" tools you can make yourself

   By Bizman62, December 4, 2020
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   • curtisa
   • December 5, 2020

2. Getting overwhelmed on what I need to build a neck

   By PRSpoggers, December 2, 2020
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   • Bizman62
   • December 4, 2020

3. I made a layout for a fret slotting jig

   By PRSpoggers, December 2, 2020
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   • Bizman62
   • December 3, 2020

4. Got some more tools today!

   By PRSpoggers, November 28, 2020
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   • PRSpoggers
   • November 28, 2020

5. Stew Mac has a sale, what tools do I get to build a neck?

   By PRSpoggers, November 26, 2020
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   • mattharris75
   • November 27, 2020

6. Can I get a link to a reputable place to where I can buy a saw rasp?

   By PRSpoggers, November 26, 2020
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   • Bizman62
   • November 26, 2020

7. What are some essential tools and hardware I need for a neck build?

   By PRSpoggers, November 25, 2020
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   • Bizman62
   • November 25, 2020

8. Why won't my soldering iron melt solder??

   By PRSpoggers, November 18, 2020
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   • mistermikev
   • November 23, 2020

9. Hand Planes

   By bassplr19, March 14, 2018   

   • planes
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   • Prostheta
   • November 10, 2020

10. Sandpaper Organization Tips?

    By JayT, September 16, 2020
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    • Prostheta
    • November 10, 2020

11. so... lemme ask a question of folks with lots of table saw experience...

    By mistermikev, November 9, 2020
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    • mistermikev
    • November 9, 2020

12. heads up... 1mm shank .0223" bits for $1.25 from drillman

    By mistermikev, October 14, 2020
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    • mistermikev
    • October 15, 2020

13. First kit build

    By David Ivy, October 9, 2020
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    • Bizman62
    • October 10, 2020

14. Will any bandsaw do?

    By David Ivy, October 7, 2020
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    • mistermikev
    • October 9, 2020

15. fret cleaning/repair kit

    By simon1138, September 24, 2020
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    • Bizman62
    • September 25, 2020

16. multi scale fret slot jig for tablesaw? take a look...

    By mistermikev, September 14, 2020
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    • mistermikev
    • September 15, 2020

17. table saw... I know I said I wouldn't but...

    By mistermikev, September 13, 2020
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    • mistermikev
    • September 14, 2020

18. what fret file do you use and how do you rate it?

    By mistermikev, September 9, 2020
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    • mistermikev
    • September 9, 2020

19. NTD - New Tool Day

    By Prostheta, August 19, 2020
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    • mistermikev
    • August 19, 2020

20. Best way to cut my wooden block

    By blashyrkh, August 3, 2020
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    • Urumiko
    • August 10, 2020

21. anyone have pics of diy wood storage? how do you organize yours?

    By mistermikev, August 2, 2020
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    • mistermikev
    • August 4, 2020

22. So... bandsaw blades...

    By mistermikev, May 23, 2020
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    • mistermikev
    • August 2, 2020

23. guitar fret cutting template 25.5 or 24.3/4

    By simon1138, July 29, 2020
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    • simon1138
    • July 30, 2020

24. double headed hammer

    By simon1138, July 26, 2020
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    • simon1138
    • July 26, 2020

25. jigsaw and thick wood, cutting problems

    By simon1138, July 20, 2020
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    • mistermikev
    • July 21, 2020