Whenever I've tried rubbing or brushing any finish over a dyed wood surface (whether water or alcohol based dye) it picks up a bunch of color and even moves it around some. Could be I wasn't doing it...
Type: Posts; User: Geoff B
Whenever I've tried rubbing or brushing any finish over a dyed wood surface (whether water or alcohol based dye) it picks up a bunch of color and even moves it around some. Could be I wasn't doing it...
Does that lower angle work better for your hands/ergonomics or is there some other reason? Otherwise it doesn't have to change the bridge height or break angle. You are right that one could modify...
I saw some trees that looked spirally at the base and just left them there. I was able to get 3 that split pretty straight and will resaw nicely without too much runout... I hope...
Good call, I was thinking along those lines for dealing with resins and sap etc.. I had some Englemann spruce and big leaf maple torrefied by a company in the midwest a couple years ago and was...
Yes, I think we were above the firs. Lots of blue spruce and this pine, and a scattering of bristlecone pine, getting more as you go higher. Most of the trees I was looking at were about 18"-20 in...
Thanks!
John, I have something like that test scenario lined up in my mind. I just need to make sure the wood's moisture level has evened out before proceeding. I have strong feelings it's gonna be...
Hi All!
I have not been active here for quite some time and am gonna try to work my way back!
Has anyone used tight grained pine for instrument tops?
Recently I came across some downed trees that...
I've done many instruments with Englemann spruce. I'm not sure what you mean by low neck angle, but it is something that is not too difficult to modify. Do you literally mean to make the neck closer...
I see you are in Boulder. I am a mandolin builder in Denver and would be happy to look at it/make a new one for you if you want. If your mando comes from a small shop it may be worth talking to the...
interesting...
I've done a lot of digging on this, and have some of my own personal opinions, but haven't much to contribute for the sake of humanity. I see some builder names I recognize and...
Hi all,
I have been severely not active on this board for a while and hope to change that.
For those of you who are members of GAL (Guild of American Luthiers) you'll see a review of the mandolin...
I built this a few years ago... it is currently living in Oregon...
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There is an album of it here, #30: ...
Here's a piece of torrefied maple I'll be making into an A-style... Bigleaf, quilted, and cooked... smells like molasses... next to it is Engelmann spruce for the top. I'm very curious to see how it...
Thanks Bill!
Wanted to update that we finished filming in early January and finished editing at the end of March. It came in just shy of 14 hours edited, and split into manageable chunks of 3 - 20 minutes long. ...
Jordan! check out Jake's Brew Bar in Downtown Littleton on Monday nights (starts around 7:00). I get there about every other or every third week. Friendly host, great selection of beers, and...
Update! We are almost 2 weeks into the build and only have a fretboard and extender left, then carving the neck and it will be ready for finish work! My signature line has a link to iiimandolin's...
Thanks for the tip BJ!
Great thoughts guys. I think John nailed what I had meant to write. The goal is to learn to build a mandolin which may lead to learning different ways to do it. The distinction between lutherie...
Awesome feedback guys! I'm pretty decided to do the violin style Siminoff neck joint with dowels. For ease of entry into the craft I think this is the way to start. Some may argue that point, and...
Thanks Sliebers,
It's good to get feedback from someone familiar with Robbie's style. Streamlined and efficient are big goals, as is understanding what you are doing and why you are doing it. ...
Thanks Ian,
I was writing while you posted. Good insight about woodworkers. The video presentation is ideal for this because you can pause, rewind (does anyone say that anymore?) or skip as...
Thanks Bart,
That's great feedback. It would have a cost associated. Robbie's online guitar courses run for $225 and the materials are a special kit with Robbie's name through LMI, purchased...
Hey everyone,
I have been in touch with my friend Robbie O'Brien to potentially create an online Mandolin building course. Robbie has been doing this with guitars and Rosettes and French Polish...
OK, thanks for all the suggestions! I cleaned and lubed the bit and the collet and will be minding Marty's advice and Bob's recommendations on that from here out.
It turns out, the problem is in...