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I have one of the pocket mandolin with the richter tuning machines, I need 3 of the brass knobs with screws. some may have
a junk box.
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Thanks Builders
After reading your post I have taken the easy way out using regular binding, I did thin a piece of cherry to binding size soaked
in water with heat but could not make the small...

Hi Builders
I am in the process of building another cherry back and side. I would like to use
the cherry scraps to bind the top and back. Can it be done rather simple or go
back to standard...

Tired of scraping binding with razor blades and exacto blades. I have made a binding scraper to use on top and sides of the mandolin. All binding comes out same size.
Using a .020 feeler blade and...

I would like to find someone to do my name in white pearl and small horseshoe.
Charlie Smartt
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I am thinking of trying X bracing/tone bars on my # 20 F 5 mandolin, any comments?
Thanks
Charlie

Hi
For a cheap fix I would try a piece of felt under the tailpiece at the point of contact of top.
Good Luck
Charlie

Has anyone used Audacity to tap tune your mandolin builds, I have been experimenting
with the program.
Thanks Charlie

Hi Tom
Sorry for the delay to your question, the cherry was sealed with BEHLEM Vinyl sealer.
Thanks Charlie

Hi Tom
I have a cherry mandolin that was my last build. The sides were .060 or .065 and sprayed water and bent it slow. Had no problems with it. I will be making another one soon. My cherry mandolin...

Hello all,
I am finally getting some pictures up of the #17 cherry build. After much consideration I elected to go with a natural finish on the cherry back and sides. The maple neck does have a...

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Hello builders. This is my 17th build that I am experimenting with wild cherry and Adirondack spruce top. What would you suggest a color scheme? I am thinking of possibly finishing...

Has any one ever used wild cherry wood for side and back?