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    Re: Finally Completed!

    Lovely! I would imagine it's got dulcet tones. You should be proud.
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    Re: Now what do I do?

    If I understand correctly, the actual distance from the nut is 23/32" greater than the distance called for in the plans.
    If that is so, you have the following choices:

    1. Increase the...
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    Re: Who doesn't memorize tunes/songs?

    I can’t read music and have no interest in learning. I’ve made a couple of attempts and to me it’s just not fun. I get that it would open up a whole world of music etc. Still not interested. I...
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    New Kelley F5

    Here’s some pictures of my latest F5. It’s made with a 100 year old red spruce top, highly figured north-eastern maple. Very even balance across the strings and even up the neck. Thanks for looking!...
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    Re: Recommendations for a ruined(?) finish

    This is my #22 which became my main mandolin for about 17 years. I don't remember why but I was unhappy with the first sunburst attempt and sanded it back. I think I did that twice. I was convinced...
  6. Thread: Bending Sides

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    Re: Bending Sides

    Sapele is sort-of-mahogany, and that means it might benefit from soaking in water, but 4 hours might be excessive. Over-wetting wood can lead to breaking.
    We must learn how each wood we use...
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    Re: A Titebond Glue Question

    So, according to Titebond's website, the code is still (as of 20 minutes ago on their website): AYMMDD...

    A=American manufacture

    Y=last number of the year (so in your case, 8=2018, presumably,...
  8. Thread: Dobro repair

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    Re: Dobro repair

    Good job, that's what repair is all about, figure out what's wrong and fix it.
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    A few new Mowrys

    Hi folks, I try not to post shameless advertising here too often, but as it's been a few years... :)

    Here are a few new completions I thought I'd share. I had two different sets of matching...
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    Re: Dobro repair

    I got two different mandolins that were made by Saga that had the same binding gap from the factory. I'm sure the wood has moved I'm just not sure it happened because of the two times it was dropped.
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    Re: Build Question

    There are a lot of variables here.....

    If we take family and friends out of the equation and we are simply building a mandolin to sell, a good portion of the value will depend on the final...
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    Re: Favorite Mandolin Picture

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    Re: Not *that* kind of mandolin!

    In order to not embarrass her I snipped her name and email address. I did send her the ebook with a humorous note. 😇
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    Don't be nervous

    A lot of people report wanting to have a solid base of tunes or skills before they play with others, or maybe that they just want to practice something more or have more variations they can rely on...
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    Re: Favorite Mandolin Picture

    A fave, due to TRC.
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    Re: Favorite Mandolin Picture

    This one of my just arrived Girouard oval A is my favorite:


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