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Once again, it's time for the FNGT!

If you don't know how this works, click this link (fngt.gq). That link will take you to another site to give you some additional information and tell you about some of our off-site features. That's also the site where we will host the weekly guitar threads, should Poal go down.

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**Once again, it's time for the FNGT!** If you don't know how this works, [click this link](https://fngt.gq/index.php?page=intro). That link will take you to another site to give you some additional information and tell you about some of our off-site features. That's also the site where we will host the weekly guitar threads, should Poal go down. **NOTE:** That site is by invitation only. If you want an invite, and you're a regular participant, then just ask theBuddha, or myself. If you do know what's going on, you probably don't need to click that link - but you may want to, to make sure you know of the other features, such as the archive or a separate forum that's invite only. Remember, we are guests here on Poal. Let's act like it. If you're interested in supporting Poal, then [you can donate](https://poal.co/donate).

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I don't think my ruler goes to thousandths

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Feeler gauges are awesome for this, but you can use a thin pick or a credit card. It should be right about the same distance as a credit card is wide. It should be smaller than that distance - as it should hold the them in place. There should be enough friction to hold a thin pick without it falling out. Something like a .72 mm pick or maybe even a .50 mm pick depending on your personal preferences.

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I do have spark plug gap feelers

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Hmm... Those might actually work. 5 thousandths is a goal you can shoot for. I know what to expect so I just tap the strings and make sure there's some clearance, without too much of it.

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Oh, hold your guitar like you're playing it - and it should hold 'em in place.

I thought that'd be obvious, but I figured I'd better make sure.