Adrian, and all the others who posted their helpful comments here; thank you for your help! Using Adrian's compression method and scrap yard sourcing as my model, I made some "clamps" from some scrap...
Adrian, and all the others who posted their helpful comments here; thank you for your help! Using Adrian's compression method and scrap yard sourcing as my model, I made some "clamps" from some scrap...
Vern Brekke makes an adjustable bridge that might be a decent match for your instrument's aesthetic:
http://www.bridgerproducts.com/brekke_bridges
The thread below gives some "behind the curtain" looks at finger plane modifications made by great builders like Oliver Apitius, James Condino, and Andrew Mowry.
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Thank you for the feedback pops1! To make sure I'm understanding your method, are you pre-gluing the rim and edge of the plate(s) and letting that dry, then gluing/clamping the neck and end blocks...
Mr. Condino's plans are now available at LMI (https://www.lmii.com/plans/46433-1926-gibson-snakehead-a-style-mandolin.html). The Siminoff book is a good starting point, but you will find a wide range...
I've seen that Bruce Weber at Montana Lutherie offers that service. (NFI)
https://www.montanalutherie.com/product/mandolin-truss-rod-cover/
James,
So amazing that your family has such deep ties back to the origins of a lot of instrument building innovations and traditions. Thank you for confirming the 1704N is an excellent starting...
What if you kept the plates oversized and made these to have more of a violin construction appearance like a Campanella?
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Jesse,
Is that your White #17 in the new pictures on Tyler's Instagram? It looks amazing!
www.instagram.com/p/B3NIA3fHvTe/