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I started with a 1x3 piece of mahogany and a trace of my mandolin. All you need to do is keep a part of the bottom outer edge flat, maybe 2" X1/2 to sit flat on the top. Maybe even not that much. The...

Armrest design is up to you. The top/outside edge should describe the corresponding edge of your instrument. Length and width is a matter of personal taste. Thickness needs to be just enough to...

I had been gifted a supply of ebony a while back and used some to make an armrest for my second mandolin. I had an armrest already to use as a template for the new one. I've made them before and...

You could make any style/design you want, you have the outside shape of the mandolin to work to so just do as I did and give your mandolin it's own look!

The older I get, the more grateful I am to family, friends and the Good Lord for all of my many gifts, graces, and blessings. A happy Thanksgiving to all.

And from your Canadian neighbours, happy second thanksgiving.

Safe travels and a happy day to all.

Yes indeed, I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving with lots of good food and drink and maybe a few happy tunes.

Mark,
A happy Thanksgiving to you and all the cafe' members.

The US is celebrating Thanksgiving holiday today; may I wish a happy Thanksgiving Day to the folk who run this website, and to all members. You guys are the best, and I sincerely hope this a good day...

John,

On the Cafe here, the Eastman 300 series is well know as one of the standout values in mandolins. I am not sure this is mainstream knowledge, simply for the fact that Eastman mandolins are...