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I found Peter’s discussion and tutorial very informative after reading this more recent thread:

https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/threads/163491-Varnish-vs-Lacquer


Here’s a new link to...

Not really looking to be a sticky. This doesn’t pretend to be inclusive, esp of Mandolin Cafe topics. Just a random collection of things interesting to me.

Looks like this didn’t seem to ring many bells with anyone (other than one��). Prob too basic fora mostly advanced forum.

Oh man, memory lane. I walked into Mandolin Bros in 1977. On the way to Europe with a $7 a day budget (and book, if you remember it) and a Eurail Pass. I used the money from selling my old Chevy...

Whew. Hope I haven’t wasted MC’s bandwidth or broken any rules. Doing this, I’ve noticed that some sections are woefully thin, mainly those farther along in the build, since I’ve been focused mostly...

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Finishing:

Great info on Tru Oil finishing. http://www.mandolinluthier.com/Hfinish-tru-oil.htm

Spray guns 101. http://www.anzlf.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=259

Jamie Wiens techniques....

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Fingerboards:

Staining w aniline dye and other options http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?100952-Staining-ebony

Ebonising with leather dye, Fiebings or Angelus: ...

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Neck Joint - Other:

Neck Mandocello ultimate neck joint video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz7iiWvmM8I

Siminoff V joint:...

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Bindings and Binding Jigs:

How to scrape bindings video. http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Tools_by_Job/Tools_for_Binding/StewMac_Binding_Scraper.html

Austin Clark binding jig....

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CNC - mainly plates, and other parts:

Posts from Mandolin Cafe forum:

Dudenbostel CNC:
Fortunately, I didn't have to learn CAD. I have a digitizing probe and ran it on a top I carved...

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Molds:

Smith Creek inside mold how-to: http://www.smithcreekmandolin.com/moldstemplate/usinganinsdiebodymold.html

Smith Creek inside mold/template plus bending tutorial...

I started compiling these in a Google docs about 6-7 years ago, planning to start building a mandolin. Life got in the way, plus two whitewater dory builds, and a few guitars and ukes. Now the time...

Thanks Richard., Dale and John. Would love to have a CNC but not in cards yet. Maybe if my production starts to approach Taylor numbers. :). I’m using Bishop Cochran bases with circle jigs, so no...

Not really directly mandolin related but I think there are also some guitar builders here too.

Does anyone have any comparison of end mills vs downcut spiral bits? I’m looking at some sources...

Question from a guitar builder looking at building both F5 and A style mandolins.

Do most folks here just bend by hand and then fit on an outside or inside mold? Or are there some successful...

Wear a mask and wash your hands. Hantavirus is a real deal, at here out west.

I’m building a new workshop, no longer in the basement, and will have an embarrassing amount of new space. At least compared to the past.

Since I love tools, esp old ones, I’ve been thinking...

This might set a forum record for oldest thread resurrrection. ;)

I build furniture too. But to be honest, even if I didn’t I’d still have bandsaw lust.

That’s my new set up. I have an old Delta 14” carrying an 1/8” blade and a new Laguna 18 Italian with a big resaw blade. So far very happy, but if I ever visit James’ shop in NC I’ll make it a point...

Agree with recent comments. Thanks much for allowing us to ride along. Sorry to see the end near. Time to start a new one!

Beautiful wood James.

I enjoyed talking to you the other day about neck jigs, dories and boating. Thanks.

Jon

I realize this is an older thread, but I was hoping you could tell me what size of reverse kerfing you use, or do you cut down pre-made guitar sets or make your own?

John or others,

Any recommendations for a replacement for the oil varnishes I and others have used in the past but can't seem to find now?

Thx

Jon

Thanks. Headstock height same as body at around .250" or is it smaller? I was looking at .125" since Axiom has several options for .060 and .090 at that height, either pre-made laminates or stuff I...