Nut Files
"nut files are the best investment ever! other than actual fret cutters I just can't build very well without these...great choice!"
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jam session10-21-12 002
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my son
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Nut Files
"I have a whole shop full of woodworking tools, and I can build guitars pretty efficiently until it comes down to the fine details that make my instruments stand out in the crowd. I build exclusively for players, and I have been spending way too much…"
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Nut Files
I Finally pulled the trigger on a set of proper nut slot files. No more fighting with the welding tip cleaners I have been using.
Hippy Chip commented on Hippy Chip's photo
new pickups
"Absolutely! The Aluminum tailpiece is screwed through the steel plate into the neck, and I plan to sandwich a ring terminal between the plate and the wood to ground everything."
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Table saw with router table attached
"Awesome tool to have, and great way to break it in! Looks like your shop got a few awesome upgrades!!"
Ted Crocker commented on Hippy Chip's photo
new pickups
"Very cool, good luck. Here's a tip, ground the license plate to the negative lug of the jack."
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new pickups
I thought I would try out some of these MGB flat pups. The first guitar to get one will be my license plate build that I finished last year after 5 years in limbo.
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Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 8:50pm on April 22, 2013,
Hilbilly Hobo said…
thanks hippy ill try it
- At 9:58pm on June 15, 2012,
Frank Paul Finecey said…
Thanks for the kind words. I'm up here at Nutall Rise, about 25 miles south east of Tallahassee.
- At 9:57am on April 1, 2012,
pete linch said…
hank drum tempate can be found at www.dennishavlena.com. he invented this drum. also check out the hankdrum collective group on the net.
- At 9:30pm on March 7, 2012,
Randy S. Bretz said…
Find more videos like this on Cigar Box Nation here`s an oldie but goodie...lol
- At 8:49pm on March 7, 2012,
yeah the first Acid box build i ever saw was Gitty made one years ago, there might even be a vid of him on the early vid`s in the nation.
- At 12:35am on December 24, 2011,
jaakko ryynanen said…
Hi!
Weather is no something like -2 C...so it's 28.4 F. First snow came last night. Snow has been late last years. February is our coldest month...it cound be -20 F. Well, it's just a month and soon the summer will come and 86 F Warm. Merry Chrishmas and happy new year!
- At 10:53pm on November 11, 2011,
Steven Hill said…
what up!
- At 9:51am on November 6, 2011,
c# merle said…
- hi mr hippy chip nice collection you got there
- At 3:29pm on October 26, 2011,
Ted Crocker said…
Hi Hippy Chip, welcome to the Clubhouse!
The focus here is on all types of handmade instruments and music. There are lots of helpful builders and players here and lots of Groups to teach and learn. We welcome participation so don't be shy.
Have a look around, introduce yourself in My Name Is... and add yourself to the Member Map. There's an active Chat Room where you can ask questions, offer help or just talk about anything with some great folks.
Most of all Have Fun!
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