Fitting the bridge on a arch top mandolin.

[Stephen Perry]

Yup, just like saying "varnish" - "epoxy" doesn't really tell the cognizant listener very much!

I suppose I don't understand the resistance to the traditional woodworking techniques. But I'm probably more stuck in 1730 than I realize.

[NAS]

But I'm probably more stuck in 1730 than I realize.

You're not the only one and it's a great place to be! I have the great fortune to be able to attend one of the great violin making Schools on an evening class basis, I have developed a real appreciation for doing things the right way with hand tools. It gives me more please than anything I have ever done and probably more challenges. Some baulk at the complete absence of power tools (except for a Tormek) but I find it really helps me understand and think about the processes required.

[Stephen Perry]

The more experience I have, the fewer tools I usually use, but an interesting set of tools each used for one cut on one type of object is arising.

I find the non-violin folks seem to use scrapers less than the violin folks. I have an odd mix of metalwork, engine work, woodwork, and boat work in my past. Makes my perspective different I'm sure.

[Earthwood]

I just finished my own homemade jig out of some scrap mounting brackets tonight. I figure I will try it out on my Rogue to make sure it's safe, and will have saved $36.26 on try one out...