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  1. Thread: A new F-5

    by Bob Schmidt
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    Re: A new F-5

    Very nice Graham, I do like those fret markers.
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    Re: Octave Mandolin Question

    I am using solid strings for the A coarse on my GOM's. I tried the wound A's but they break too often. I suspect they are really G strings being over-tensioned.
    I am using either .017 or .018 steel...
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    Re: Carbon Fiber for neck reinforcement

    Thanks Ward,
    That is good to know. Do you lay the rods flat as Marty suggested?
    I can see that it would not work for a 2 way rod, at least in the reverse direction.
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    Re: Question about Mandolin Kits

    I would only add make sure you have the room to keep all of the instruments you build as you fall down the rabbit hole. I have started numbers 6 and 7 and none of them have left home yet. The joy is...
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    Re: Carbon Fiber for neck reinforcement

    I guess too much of a good thing is not always a good thing. My thought was to add some stiffness with lighter rods without overriding the truss rod. In keeping with what Marty pointed out about the...
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    Carbon Fiber for neck reinforcement

    I know this has been an either/or discussion in the past. However, I have been thinking of using small CF rods on each side of the truss rod to reinforce the area between the neck and head stock, and...
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    Re: Bridge Contact + Intonation

    Also check to see if it is slightly tilted by moving it causing the different fit.
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    Re: OM side thickness

    The width is 80mm. reinforcement strips sound like a good idea.

    Thanks
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    OM side thickness

    I don't have a thickness sander so I have been using a safety planer in my drill press to take the sides down to a close dimension before finishing them up. This is an inprecise approach, but I was...
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    Re: Jescar EVO Gold fretwire discontinued

    I am not sure if Jascar solved their supply problem or are still working off of old stock, but I just ordered some pieces of 3753 and 4080 EVO gold from them wit no issues or indications tht there is...
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    Re: My latest builds

    I am not familiar with these instruments, but that gittern has a powerful sound, and the craftmanship is extrodinary.
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    Re: looking for a recent "tuning" thread

    yes, thank you.
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    looking for a recent "tuning" thread

    I was recently looking at a thread that discussed several different methods of "tuning" the mandolin. It included many of the builders on the forum, but I have not been able to find it again. Can...
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    Re: First build with James Condino

    Best of luck with the build. You have a great mentor.
  15. Re: Neck Block Swelling - Post Repair and Concerns

    John, thanks for this insight. I have seen this issue in the couple of instruments I have built and was not aware the cause. It makes sense and I will consider it going forward.
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    Re: Best wood for a bridge plate

    Thanks everyone for the helpful input. I have some maple left over from a butcher block I built many years ago. It is fairly straight grained and hard as a rock. It sounds like it is a good candidate.
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    Re: Best wood for a bridge plate

    Thanks Tavy, for the grain orientation in the plate itself, is it better to be quarter sawn (perpendicular to the top facing into the body) or flat sawn (running parallel with the top). I can think...
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    Best wood for a bridge plate

    This is my first attempt at a flat top pin bridge OM and I am wondering what would be the best wood for a bridge plate , and what is the best grain orientation.
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    Re: Joining plated

    My Martin D35 comes to mind with its 3 piece back. I took a look at it and the pieces are cut on an angle so not strait with the grain. One could argue it is not a top so it does not have the same...
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    Re: Spray Booth ideas

    THanks for the video. That is much more on the order of what I could use. Food for thought.
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    Re: Spray Booth ideas

    Pops1
    The last time I looked into HVLP they were too pricey, but taking another look, I see Rockler has one pretty reasonable so it is worth considering.
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    Re: Spray Booth ideas

    John,
    That is a pretty elaborate setup and a far cry from spraying in the back yard as I currently do. I get why you did that. It not only keeps overspray out of the shop, but also keeps shop dust...
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    Spray Booth ideas

    I am looking to improve my spraying outdoor approach for finishes and am wondering if anyone has a good set up or even plans for a spray booth given limited shop space and only occasional use.
  24. Thread: Epifanes

    by Bob Schmidt
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    Re: Epifanes

    John,
    Thanks for that. I am considering using Epifanes for my next finish, but I don't have a proper spray booth, and have even had the bug and dust issue with nitro.
    Since a spray booth would take...
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    Re: OM Scale Lengths

    Yes, that is my plan. I want to put the bridge in the optimum spot. The necks will be the length needed to make the scale length, so the body intersect will be different for each.
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