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    Re: Mandolin Strap Peg - Slipping out

    Great idea! I knew there had to be a "trick of the trade" out there haha
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    Mandolin Strap Peg - Slipping out

    My Loar 310F Mandolin has a truncated peg that (with enough force) pulls out of the hole. It appears it's just held in with a firm press into the hole. The peg is truncated slightly, and the hole...
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    Where to buy armguard hardware

    I know there are pretty cheap arm guards out there, but I enjoy woodworking as another hobby and like the idea of a handcarved armguard (and it's a good excuse to practice with some handtools).

    I...
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    Re: Clipping/Cutting Excess String

    Yeah, the scratching of the inside of my mandolin case is the biggest nuisance it's causing (flashbacks to my toenails snagging on the inside of my sleeping bag :)) )
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    Re: Clipping/Cutting Excess String

    Bending it back 1/8" is a great tip! Anything to avoid the feeling and the sound of the pricks and scratches when I take it in and out of my soft sided mandolin case AHH!
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    Clipping/Cutting Excess String

    I changed my mandolin strings for the first time, and only had a pair of pliers with the wire cutter towards the base of the jaws. I used the pliers to cut the string, but it's a clunky tool and I...
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