Thanks each of you. Dave, I will follow your advise. You guys know where I can get the plans for a "parlor guitar." I have some good wood that I bought from a wood supplier in Spain. Now I will need...
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Thanks each of you. Dave, I will follow your advise. You guys know where I can get the plans for a "parlor guitar." I have some good wood that I bought from a wood supplier in Spain. Now I will need...
I am such a beginner that I really NEED plans to know where and how to brace the sound board. I want to stay with a flat back accustical guitar. HELP, please.
I am finishing an Octave mandolin using great plans from Don Kawalek. He had been super responsive and helpful.
For my next project I want to build another Octave mando but with a guitar body. I...
For all you who helping thus beginner THANKS. I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a fruitful and joy filled 2024.
What finish is suggested for the Fret Board? I am using Tru oil for the rest of the mandolin.
Thanks Tavy,
I want a non glossy look. So no sealer.
Also I am having finding shallac in Zagreb. I guess I will have to order from other countries. I found a gun shop in Poland thou. They are...
Here is another question: I am not staining my mandolins. Should I use a sand and sealer before the tru oil?
The gun shops in Zagreb can not get it. Any shops in Austria that might be suggested?
I live in Croatia as my name indicates. I have used Tru oil to finish my first 2 attempts. I love the ease of application the fast drying time and the finished look. My problem is I am having big...
Many, many Thanks Guys. his has been a great learning experience. For your information, I will send pictures, as Grassroot Philosopher suggested.
I have a question. I use a steel ruler and want to be sure that I am marking the mark acutely using mm. The calculation is 19.780. My question is- do you round the measure up to 20 when the fraction...
John, I have discovered that printers do NOT print 100%. I took som plans from Don Kawalek that were sent to me digital and they were NOT 100%! I am trying to find a better printer!! My problem with...
thanks davey! Living in Croatia, I have access to good maple/
Dear John Kelly, Thanks for the info! At present I bought fretboard wood from Madinter in Spain for the fretboard for the Octave Mando I am making. I I got on the internet for calculating the spacing...
Rick, thanks for that info and the pictures! I will use that as I finish the nut for both my Octave and regular mandolin. Here is another question that I am sure you can answer. I am thinking about...
thanks!!! this is just what I needed! Boy, am i glad to be part of mandolincafe! for my eu friends. I am looking for where I can buy supplies in Europe as i build my mandolins. any help would be...
thanks!!! this is just what I needed! Boy, am i glad to be part of mandolincafe!
but what is the distance above the fretboard do sand the nut to begin with?
I am new to making and playing mandolins (as a youth I played the violin). As a hobby I am making mandolins and octave mandos. Here is my question: what is the height of the bone nut for my octave...
Thanks for the information. I am thinking bout making my own fretboard. Any suggestions about the wood to use?
I am new to building mandolins and Octave mandolins. I have made 2, one army-navy a type mandolin, one octave mandolin. I am using really good wood (spruce tops and Mahogany back and sides. The wood...
I have a new tenor. I have now put new strings (G D A E) and the strings seem high from the frets. Should I get a professional set up?
i am just learning to play the tenor guitar. I got a Ibanez for my birthday. I LOVE IT! My background it violin. I played it years ago. So my memory is G D A E. I am having trouble with an instrument...
I am eager to make an A type Mandola, But I need plans in PDF file that I can print 1.1 Willing to buy if not too much
Tom Sibley
tsibley@bizg.hr
Hello,
I will soon begin a project of building my first mandolin. It will be the Gibson Army/Navy style. I use mostly hand tools (I do have a drill press and table saw.)
Any suggestions or advice...