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Shakes

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Fri, 05/14/2021 - 08:26
Scorny
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Hi Dave,

I'm struggling a little with my shakes, (and I don't mean alchohol withdrawal haha). Is there a tutorial on them, or is it simply a matter of finding my way?

Thanks

Saul

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Fri, 05/14/2021 - 08:45
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Scorny
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I think I have worked out

I think I have worked out what is not working. 

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Fri, 05/14/2021 - 09:03
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Also in FAQ section

Frequently Asked Questions     General Technique          My shakes suck!

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Fri, 05/14/2021 - 09:03
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Cheers

Cheers

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Fri, 05/14/2021 - 10:10
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Great

Great

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Fri, 05/14/2021 - 12:02
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All sorted.  I found that I

All sorted.  I found that I was moving my hands and shaking my head which had the effect of cancelling the shaking pretty much. 

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