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"Clamp the loose frets down and drip thin superglue into the ends. It'll wick in and…" Chuck Dubman replied Dec 30, 2016 to Fret bevel block question	11	Dec 31, 2016 Reply by Kenny Robinson
"Aniline-type dyes, just like the factories use. http://kedadyeinc.com/" Chuck Dubman replied Feb 24, 2015 to CBG finishes	8	Feb 26, 2015 Reply by Wayfinder
"Rare earth magnets make good metal detectors." Chuck Dubman replied Mar 16, 2014 to Replacements for Cigar Boxes	18	Mar 16, 2014 Reply by Groucho
"Sounds like the top - end panel joint is flexing. Reinforce with a glue block." Chuck Dubman replied Mar 13, 2014 to Cigar Box Ukulele Bracing	10	Mar 14, 2014 Reply by Titch the Clown
"Shifts the center of gravity toward the body, letting your left hand concentrate on…" Chuck Dubman replied Mar 13, 2014 to Why Headless??	31	Mar 20, 2014 Reply by Rand Moore
"I've recycled plenty of old Baltimore city school desks. Very nice, heavy maple. H…" Chuck Dubman replied Mar 13, 2014 to Replacements for Cigar Boxes	18	Mar 16, 2014 Reply by Groucho
"I'm tempted to cut the slot all the way through the bridge. This sets the saddle in…" Chuck Dubman replied Mar 13, 2014 to Rod piezo Qs	4	Mar 13, 2014 Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague
"Cut the shellac to 1 lb. 4 quick coats and it's done. Flows out easily, no brush m…" Chuck Dubman replied Mar 12, 2014 to Shellac	5	Mar 17, 2014 Reply by Dooder
"Metal bowls, Goodwill." Chuck Dubman replied Mar 12, 2014 to Replacements for Cigar Boxes	18	Mar 16, 2014 Reply by Groucho
"Which is, of course, the first consideration. I assume whatever acoustic guitar eff…" Chuck Dubman replied Feb 24, 2012 to Cheap pedals	9	Feb 26, 2012 Reply by The Phrygian Kid

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Chuck Dubman's Discussions (112)

"Clamp the loose frets down and drip thin superglue into the ends. It'll wick in and…"

"Aniline-type dyes, just like the factories use. http://kedadyeinc.com/"

"Rare earth magnets make good metal detectors."

"Sounds like the top - end panel joint is flexing. Reinforce with a glue block."

"Shifts the center of gravity toward the body, letting your left hand concentrate on…"

"I've recycled plenty of old Baltimore city school desks. Very nice, heavy maple. H…"

"I'm tempted to cut the slot all the way through the bridge. This sets the saddle in…"

"Cut the shellac to 1 lb. 4 quick coats and it's done. Flows out easily, no brush m…"

"Metal bowls, Goodwill."

"Which is, of course, the first consideration. I assume whatever acoustic guitar eff…"

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