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    Re: Post a picture of what's on your bench?

    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...
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    Re: Mandolin Bridge Replacement Question

    Vern Brekke makes an adjustable bridge that might be a decent match for your instrument's aesthetic:

    http://www.bridgerproducts.com/brekke_bridges
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    Re: Finger Plane and/or Gouge Recommendation

    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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    Re: I'm curious about a hide gluing method

    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...
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    Re: I want to build a mandolin...

    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...
  6. Re: Looking to have some pearl inlay work done.

    I've seen that Bruce Weber at Montana Lutherie offers that service. (NFI)

    https://www.montanalutherie.com/product/mandolin-truss-rod-cover/
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    Re: Spirit Varnish for a mandolin?

    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...
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    Re: Rib assemblies too small?

    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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  9. Re: Recent visit to Carters, and also to Tyler White’s shop

    Jesse,
    Is that your White #17 in the new pictures on Tyler's Instagram? It looks amazing!

    www.instagram.com/p/B3NIA3fHvTe/
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