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    Just about done varnishing this first full foursome of Sorensen 2020 X-Series mandolins.
    Now, they get some hanging time to harden, then, French Polishing.

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    Almost looks like a snake crawling around...frightening cool Steve.

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    It's nice to see this thread still alive after nearly 16 years
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darryl Wolfe View Post
    It's nice to see this thread still alive after nearly 16 years
    And coming up on two million views! It’s been a fun one. Thanks for kicking it off Darryl.

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    Love that moment when the binding is all cleaned and the color is sealed --

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    . . . and another new Sprite 2X Two-Point with the color sealed and ready for the home stretch --

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    There will be mandolins in progress as long as there are untreated mandolin addicts and chronic luthiers. Those look good enough to eat, Steve!
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    Well said Master OldWave and a nice bouquet of bodacious string tensioning real estate.
    "A sudden clash of thunder, the mind doors burst open, and lo, there sits old man Buddha-nature in all his homeliness."
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    Hank,
    Can't tell you how much I've appreciated your positive props over the years.
    Thank you.
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    Here's one more to top off the string. They call this "Angel Step" quilt. I wish I could find more . . .

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    You “chronic luthiers” are amazing not only in your artistry but in your patience humble suggestions and help when questioned about methods and materials. Steve that’s truly an appropriate name for this pattern after you made it so. Stay well my Cafe Brothers!
    "A sudden clash of thunder, the mind doors burst open, and lo, there sits old man Buddha-nature in all his homeliness."
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Sorensen View Post
    Hank,
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    Here's one more to top off the string. They call this "Angel Step" quilt. I wish I could find more . . .

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    Steve, that’s the nicest looking quilt I have ever seen! Your sunburst is perfect and it really highlights the figuring!

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    A couple of quick cell phone shots after the first Session of French Polishing --

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    Here's one more to add to the French Polishing progress collection --

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    One more -- a Sprite 2X Two-Point that was supposed to come with us to the Father's Day Grass Valley Bluegrass Festival --

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    Nice flat-sawn back with those perfectly concentric topographical grain lines.

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    Beautiful burstworks Steve. Stay well!
    "A sudden clash of thunder, the mind doors burst open, and lo, there sits old man Buddha-nature in all his homeliness."
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    Engelmann/Birdseye finished up and ready to go home.Click image for larger version. 

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    German Spruce/Torrefied Quilted ready to meet the new owner.Click image for larger version. 

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    Beautiful Steve!
    "A sudden clash of thunder, the mind doors burst open, and lo, there sits old man Buddha-nature in all his homeliness."
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    This thread is so much mandolin pornography! My hat's off to you creative gents.

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    Work in progress off a local buddy's bench.

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    Don't belong to me, but love'm still..

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    Those are all amazing wood and skill of artistry. Your buddy has it going on in a big way.
    "A sudden clash of thunder, the mind doors burst open, and lo, there sits old man Buddha-nature in all his homeliness."
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    Yes, he surely does. Exciting to see everytime.

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    Some French Polishing back shots --

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    And some tops for the other side of the story --

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