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    Back to building kits!!!

    I have begun to build my kits again!!! I first started in 2000 at the request to give workshops. It is 2021. I have just retired from 34 years in the public school classroom scene.
    I am now...
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    Re: Mandola and Octave Kits

    I am just finishing a small production run of Octaves if anyone is interested also.
    Don
  3. Re: Don Kawalek Mandolin Building Workshop, March 25-30, 2018

    Yes Steph. I will always build custom instruments.
  4. Re: Don Kawalek Mandolin Building Workshop, March 25-30, 2018

    nope. I sold my last Octave kit and I have one standard kit left.
  5. Re: Don Kawalek Mandolin Building Workshop, March 25-30, 2018

    166372 The last Mandolin building workshop I will give. Great job Guys!!!
  6. Re: Don Kawalek Mandolin Building Workshop, March 25-30, 2018

    The last Mandolin Workshop. The end of 18 years of bringing more music into the world!!!
    Had a blast. Thanks.
    Don166374
  7. Re: Don Kawalek Mandolin Building Workshop, March 25-30, 2018

    It is...LOL
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    Re: Kawalek Build Workshop in Virginia

    As of now...this will be the last one I will do. I cancelled the one last year because only one person registered. I have two participants this year and I will do it because I do enjoy it!! (thanks...
  9. Thread: Workshops

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    Re: Workshops

    I am going to do one more this March. This will be the last one. The 4H center at Holiday Lake in Appomattox has been kind enough to host the them since 2007.
    Don
  10. Thread: Workshops

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    Re: Workshops

    Yes. I do have some kits left but I am not sure I will be making anymore after these are gone. Let me know if you need any help with the one you have.
    Don
  11. Thread: Workshops

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    Re: Workshops

    I am also, Joe.
    Don
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    Re: Looking for bone nut source.

    I buy bones from a pet supply place, cut them up and machine them down. Pawstruck.com.
    Don
  13. Thread: Workshops

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    Re: Workshops

    We had a good run. It was a good time but I guess all good things must come to an end. Again I thank everyone that participated.
    Don
  14. Thread: Workshops

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    Workshops

    In 2000 I was approached to do a mandolin building workshop to be hosted by a Virginia 4-H camp in Front Royal. To make a long story short, the first workshop kits left a lot to be desired. After a...
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    Re: Octave Mandolin Build Workshop - Don Kawalek

    It is always a pleasure to do the workshop. It is an intense, fast paced five days but it is great to watch as new instruments are born. Thanks for the accolades, Bill!! Your craftsmanship was...
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    Re: Its been awhile...

    The top is Redwood with black walnut sides and back. The rosette is Spalted maple and the binding is Curly Maple.
    Don
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    Its been awhile...

    I know I have not posted here in a very long time. I just wanted to share my newest build with everyone.
    Don
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    Re: Newly Born Instruments.

    Awesome Stuart. There are still openings for the workshop coming up.
    Don
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    Re: Possible Don Kawalek mandola project

    Thanks Ron....Mandola kits will be out this Summer.
    Don
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    Re: Possible Don Kawalek mandola project

    I have begun another tenor mandolin. There were some issues with the bracing in the first being placed too far back so the top's structural integrity was compromised. I was able to place an...
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    Re: Possible Don Kawalek mandola project

    I just need to do some modifications. The neck, fingerboard, and top need to be modified but I can have them available for the March workshop if someone wants to build that instead of the Standard,...
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    Re: Possible Don Kawalek mandola project

    I hope to have the kits ready soon.

    Don
  23. Thread: New OMs

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    Re: New OMs

    ok...Now you need one from me....lol. Come to a workshop and i will teach you how to build one of your own. Send a recording when you can.
  24. Thread: New OMs

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    Re: New OMs

    Are those from my kits that Ken built???? They look Awesome
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    Re: Possible Don Kawalek mandola project

    It was just a flip cam but here is what she sounds like:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr_n5TdyFjc&feature=youtu.be
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