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    Re: Leo Posch in major accident

    Great news! God does hear us! My prayers will be for a swift and full recovery.
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    Re: Bending iron

    To figure the electrical load you go by this formula,
    Amperage = wattage/voltage
    I=W/E
    Say a charcoal lighter is 600 watts
    600 divided by 120 volts = 5 amps
    If you leave the charcoal lighter on...
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    Wood of interest

    I was surfing through the Springfield Mo. Craigslist under musical instruments and under today's, July 1st, there is an add for some wood someone here might be interested in. I have no financial part...
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    Re: At last night's Cardinals game

    I don't know how far back you go, but Cloyed Boyer was born not far from where I live in a little town called Alba Mo. He played for the Cards in the late 40's and early 50's, he had two brothers...
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    Re: Gibson Mandolin

    What a great story! As they say, the longest journey begins with the first step.........Enjoy the journey!
  6. Re: Score! Baker Plays Monroe LP autographed by Kenny and Bill

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    Here's the autographs that I have. It's actually the only two I have, I'm not one to seek autographs.
  7. Re: Broke my arm. What can I do while it heals?

    I've heard this said and I believe it to be true, to keep your fingers active and moving is a good musical exercise. Touch the tips of your fingers to the tip of your thump, vary the order vary the...
  8. Re: Score! Baker Plays Monroe LP autographed by Kenny and Bill

    Back in the 80's Bill Monroe played at a bluegrass festival just outside of Neosho Missouri, he actually played the festival a couple of times. The first time he was there, during the set, an...
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    Re: Old Standard Wood

    They are great people to work with!
  10. Re: What Non-Mandolinist Do You Draw Musical Inspiration From?

    Tony Rice
    Kenny Baker
    Herman Johnston
    Art Galbraith
    Eric Clapton
    Van Morrison
    Marty Robbins
    Jim Reeves
    The Allman Brothers
    Yo Yo Ma..............
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    Re: Old Wood Tops and Backs

    Thank you John, I've often wondered about the old wood - new wood line of thought. I believe you have a gift to explain things! Seriously, a wordsmith as well as a talented luthier........
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    Re: How often do "Pros" practice?

    I've heard the saying that practice makes perfect only if you practice perfectly. I find that when you love to do something the dimension of time means nothing. Those that love to play music,practice...
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    Re: Tim O'Brien Concert Video

    Thank you!
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    Re: Router table

    Thanks Steve. I have several sink cut outs around that I'll dig out.
    I got the bridges in the mail yesterday, I'm looking forward to that part of my projects. I'm getting there........
    I...
  15. Re: Fiddle not Mandolin to brighten your day

    That reminds me of a joke involving a kilt, which probably shouldn't be printed............😊
  16. Re: Fiddle not Mandolin to brighten your day

    Now that, that was high octane fiddling! My wife was sitting outside enjoying a peaceful cup of coffee, then she hears this fiddle music and the crickets start chirping, the geese start fighting and...
  17. Re: Fiddle not Mandolin to brighten your day

    It makes me smile to see the rosin build up on Frankie's fiddle, try as I might to keep mine wiped off it still builds up.
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    Re: Router table

    Is your table 3/4 thick? I was thinking of using 3/4 plywood and putting a piece of laminate/ Formica on top, I figured the smooth top would help.
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    Re: Router table

    Thank you, that gives me a place to start.
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    Router table

    For those of you that use a router table to cut your binding channel, what size is your table? I am wanting to make my own rig. Is 2ft x 2ft about right? There is a place in Joplin, Regal Plastics,...
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    Re: Closet Fiddle Players

    I recommend the Prims as many others have, also the Thomastik RopeCore. I am pretty frugal, I've had a set of Prims last for several years. I currently use the Dominats, I pay attention to keeping...
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    Re: A song that moves you.

    I Still Can't Say Goodbye sung by Chet Atkins
    Better Angels by StoryHill
    These Are The Days by Van Morrison
    Ashokan Farewell by Darol Auger
    The Star Spangled Banner, sung by Whitney Houston
    I...
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    Along the way

    Lately I've been remembering some great musicians that were also great people along the way. Bob Walsh was a fiddler from Cape Fair Missouri, he had a jam session at his farm until the crowds got so...
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    Re: Introduction

    Hello Tim,
    There was fiddler here in SW Missouri, his name was Leonard Smith, and he played pretty good music despite having lost an arm. He held the bow between his legs and moved the fiddle. He...
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    Re: Mothers Against Banjos

    Old Sausage's comment reminded me of a line from the movie Caddyshack, " if I kill all the golfers ( banjo players ) won't they put me in prison? "
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