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  1. Thread: Neck bow

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    Re: Neck bow

    Thanks Gentleman, for the direction. Justrythym
  2. Thread: Neck bow

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    Neck bow

    I have a slight forward bow around the 5-7 fret. This mandolin was my first build and has no truss Rod. What are my options here? Remove fretboard and install TR? Build new neck with TR? It’s taken 2...
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    F-5 intonation issue bridge placement

    I have a hand made mandolin f-5 that I like a lot. The f- holes are cut a little to far forward. When properly intonated the bridge feet sit well behind the f-hole center points. Can anything be done...
  4. Re: What did you goof up when building your first mandolin?

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  5. Re: What did you goof up when building your first mandolin?

    Hi John, I have a hand made mandolin f-5 that I like a lot. The f- holes are cut a little to far forward. When properly intonated the bridge feet sit well behind the f-hole center points. Can...
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    Re: New builds final Set-up Help?

    I feel pretty sure it’s the bridge slots, don’t change Whalen fretted. I ruined a couple nuts and have used 2 different CA saddles. It was clear until trying to fine tune everything. It’s a stamped...
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    Re: New builds final Set-up Help?

    I’m on the same page with you on the frets. However, I have read on here that a lot of people like their action higher. I would think it would be personal preference? The neck on this mandolin is...
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    New builds final Set-up Help?

    Ok gentleman, she’s strung up. This is what I came up with. Looking for guidance. The action at the 12th is 5/64 on the bass side and 4/64 on the treble side. The nut is cut to a depth of about .015...
  9. Re: PLEASE HELP! ABS Binding Bending Problems First Time Builder

    Hey Man, I know what your going through. Just done my first build on a F-5. Been working on instruments for 10-12 years. Found out, I knew nothing..this might help. Only laminate the ends so the will...
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    Nitro as sealer on distressed build HELP!

    What is you guys opinion on the minimum number of coats of lacquer on a distressed build? In terms of protection and some shine. Thanks, JR
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    F-style case HELP?

    I need a case for this new build distressed f-5 copy. Something that looks the part. I have listed in the wanted items on the Cafe but no luck. Do you guys know any where I can search or go to find a...
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    String spacing at nut HELP? 1 3/16

    How would you guys space the strings on a 1 3/16 nut width? I have the Siminoff spacing guide but the F-5 slot does not seem to work on this size nut. Anyway, would I just hold off the binding a 1/16...
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    Radius on saddle HELP?

    Hey Veterans, this is probably a dumb question. But here goes.... Does anybody ever use a radius saddle with a flat fretboard? I have a nice CA bridge that has a Collings radius on it. I would like...
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    Re: Yellowing/dye binding HELP?

    Hey John, thanks for the reply. Let me explain and maybe you can shed some light. I was planning on putting a tru-oil finish on this build. It had so many mistakes on it I decided to do a Gibson...
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    Re: Yellowing/dye binding HELP?

    Thanks Dale, I was wanting to rub diluted transtint dye on the binding before the nitro. I mixed about the right color and tested on a piece of binding. This is my first build, how many times will I...
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    Yellowing/dye binding HELP?

    Gentleman.....Can I use amber dye or a mixture to dye celluloid binding and then shoot nitro over it? Or will it bleed? Looking for the aged look. And do you guys just lacquer over the binding and...
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    Re: Dye question HELP!

    Thanks all you guys! Yes, I see what you guys are trying to describe. I have pulled up all the pictures I can find. I understand what John meant when he stated pictures are not a good representation....
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    Re: Dye question HELP!

    All that was before the damage by the poker though right?
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    Re: Dye question HELP!

    So it was a more Cremona burst originally? I knew it had been touched up and the story on the pocket knife. But not to what extent, interesting. Thx.
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    Re: Dye question HELP!

    Thanks gentleman, yes I like the Cremona brown the best of all. Just a beautiful color scheme to me. I was hoping I was on the right track with that amber/yellow/brown. I have seen some of the old...
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    Dye question HELP!

    Gentleman, I have about ended the dye process. My question is this. I started with yellow, then amber, medium brown and then dark. It looks pretty good. But I have been trying to copy the Loar look...
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    Re: Fret bevel angle, pictures Help?

    Thanks guys. Yea, the pics are not great but their actually smooth as silk right now. Went over the ends repeatedly up to 2000. JR
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    Fret bevel angle, pictures Help?

    185148185149Hey Gentleman. I beveled the frets on this repair I’m doing. After reading a reply from Sunburst on a post. I opted to bevel just a little less with a little steeper angle. I made this...
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    Re: Adding mass back to a neck?

    I may have used a wrong term. No not weight or mass. Was wondering about gluing wood on to make it thicker/deeper? And reshaping. Has it been done? Thx.
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    Adding mass back to a neck?

    This may sound way out in left field. But I bet some of the veterans here have discussed this. If a neck is to small, can wood be grafted back to it and reshaped?
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