Homecraft was sort of a multi tool as well. Drill press, jointer and saw all shared the same motor. The drill press is highly reccomended and is what...
If you are going to build more than one the easier way comes when you have refined your design and can duplicate your proven measurements. The trial...
There is a youtube of a young Japanese guy buliding a traditional cello in his appartment with very few tools. He gets it done and it is impressive....
It seems to be a difficult instrument? I think there is a bit of a punk rock element to some of these sounds. I wonder how a mandocello for nylon or...
Sorry, that was confusing. Thousands refers to the Mini MO. The Kid MO was a small run. Last I knew the Kid MO forms and jigs were still around Mikes...
Maurice McMurry, I am not a musician. I am a Carpenter with an interest in instruments. I try to build a few simple instruments each winter. I hope to spend more time in my shop in upcoming years. For now I mostly lurk around the web.
In 1998 I started to do construction projects for the Mid Missouri Mandolin Company and remodeling projects for its staff. I was also tasked with developing and building the octave mandolin and electric mandolin.
In 2005 the Franklin Guitar Company moved part its operations to an adjoining workspace and I started an apprenticeship there.
Mr. Kukich trained me to build guitars, I took notes.
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