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Rick , my plans were to build a flat top/back oval hole. I didn't realize that the braces would still be curved. I do understand why now, but didn't then. I don't have the wood yet , comes next...

Darnit Rick lol I had decided last nite to give up the idea.and make strumsticks with the wood. confused again :)

extremely impressed!!

Thank you Oliver,
I just checked Houston weather and at 11pm it was 76 degrees and 86% humidity. We don't use the heater but sparsley,in jan& feb , small amount in December. ive never had cracks...

Rick, thank you , I understand now.

1 more question,,, if I am trying to acclimate my wood.,,Since our humidity levels are always pretty high,, and I like playing outdoors,,, wouldn't it be good just to have the wood at our normalish...

Ive seen the Rovers and they aren't bad. I used to spenf a lot of time over at Banjo Hangout, and saw fellows with Romero 3K banjos that still couldn't play. and guys with GC epiphones that could...

thanks guys. I just looked up our humidity avg. and its in the 50s in winter and 90s in summer. I am going to really watch this humidity thing. guess its time to get a dehumidifier.

I got the Mandolin Project book. have wood ordered from Old World tonewood, {very helpful fellow , by the way.}, and hope to start over the holidays.

The biggest thing I see is the strict warning...

I got a of premier& a crossover, the width is there ,, but way more shallow profile than the LM 290 , I have now.
I had a big muddy w/ 1/4 nut it was nice. If it will give you the sound you like.

I guess I was slow, but it took me almost a year to claw and drop thumb good. But once you got it you got it. Tried 3 finger,didnt like it. ymmv

ok Thank you John, I guess I will try to muddle thru, My first banjo I probably re built 3 times,, but got it playin, the next was easier here it is ,, yes it truly is a simple instrument compared...

My idea was to just use a butt jointbolts and cut the heel at 3 on my compound mitre saw. Does this sound feasible or am I still too far from possibility? I admit again, Im in the dark.
John,...

John, do you think the plans from Cryseal Forest would do? link http://crystalforestmandolins.com/mandoplans.html

thanks Gary.. I may need to look at the carbon fiber. I have a feeling a mandolin will be much harder than a banjo, but It will be fun learning.
Steve

I am building a flat top in my mind,, before I actually start on wood. I am wondering, I am planning on using a bolt on neck for my first build, and don't know if I need to cut the heel at 2 or 3 %...

Just got to say that such a good idea, Im going to do it. good thinking, thanks

Pops , Im 10 miles or so from some of the more inland Galveston Bay Waters. So yes humidity is crazy, Hadnt had the mando long , so I don't know how much it moves. Guess I will keep on playing and...

ok, sounds like I should order a bridge to keep on hand for when/if this breaks. Forgive my ignorance,, but is there a "size" I should order? or just one like off Mandolin Store ?...

ok Don thank you!

In this pic you will see how high the saddle is raised by the bolts. Is being this high ok?
Using the Rob Meldrum set up guite he put the saddle much closer. But at this heighth is seems to be a...

I agree, and I already have a couple junkers to try it on. Lots of great info there.

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The file you sent is fantastic!! I will read &re read it all . Then start my set up process. I really appreciate it. I appreciate your generosity in making this available, and for no charge!....

Laugh if you will , but my borrowed Johnson plywood A , sounds better than the MF blowout BL crossover oval hole A, I received the other day . I sent it back today.