In a perfect world, I'm sure a builder can perfectly cap the heel with the back plate on an F5. The little protrusion of the plate will perfectly cover the bottom of the heel, every time. However, should the first-time-builder make that protrusion a little larger than the one on a Siminoff drawing, and plan on filing, cutting or sanding it down, later? I'm working from the "Ultimate" Bluegrass Mandolin Construction Manual., and wishing that it came with a 1-800 number. lol Thanks!
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