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Thanks for the link. Frets.com has some great info. I liked the fix for low areas on the fret-board using a razor blade, wood dust, and Super Glue. (I only wonder how durable the super glue/wood dust...

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Added the new bridge and restrung, set the intonation (I think I got it pretty close).
Sounds pretty good.
I also took care of a few cracks on the side and back of the mando.
The...

I thought the binding strips would be flexible enough after getting close to final thickness, but was unable to clamp it up without leaving a gap under one end.
I took rcc56's suggestion and sanded...

Have one on order. After the repair of the binding, I'll be able to replace that and put a new set of strings on it.
Will have a playable instrument. I guess I'll have to learn how to play it now....

[QUOTE=rcc56;1873522]You are on the right track.

A difficulty that I foresee is that your strips may be difficult or impossible to bend and fit without breaking them.

If so, you can try to glue...

I went ahead and purchased this on ebay. If the height is not right, I should be able to salvage the bone insert and replace my broken one.
Thanks for the link!

Completed the lay up of my binding strip blank & cut out the rough pieces for the repair. (decided to do just the 2 section of missing purfling)
I used maple and wenge, which when I put a finish on...

I decided to work just on the missing pieces of the binding strips, but I have a blank big enough to make binding strips for the whole top if I need to at a later time.

Made up some binding strips. Used maple & wenge. This will be a close match to the original binding once I put a finish on it. (just locally)
I had enough of the wenge sitting around the shop, so I...

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That one on ebay looks like it will do the trick. the width of the bone insert is right.
I think your right, may have to shim a bit, or if the insert comes out easily, I could just replace the...

Thanks for your input!
I think I'll go through my wood pile and see if I can find a close match. I have a lot of maple, and walnut.
I think you're right, repair the binding and clean up.
Also...

The bridge on this Sovereign is damaged, part of the plastic portion on the bridge has cracked off. wondering if I can find and/or make a plastic insert to repair.
I've looked online, and so far can...

Thanks for the info.
I've been a woodworker for years, this is the first time I've worked on a musical instrument.
I'm glad I found this website!
As to gluing the new binding on, what type of...

Thanks for the info.
I notice that your pick guard is lifting up along one edge also, I guess this is normal for mandolins this old.

Looking to repair missing sections of "edge banding" (not sure what you call it) around the top edge. Can you purchase this material? or do I need to glue it up myself?202150
What about the pick...

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Looks a lot like your mandolin. (in need of some repair obviously)
Belonged to my grandfather. (more than 60 years old)
Do you know how old yours is?
It has a 1927 penny soldered to one of...