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You are correct. I build these because I like the overall looks better than the other shapes. Supposed to be plans for the Loar.
Graham

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This is the first time I have not used Shellac as a first coat on something. Will have to go back to the tried and true. Do not want to deal with this again. Vernon, I imagine you saw a little bit of...

John,
That stuff is strong. 10 drops to a gallon. I managed a 1/2 to a 1/4 drop to a large air brush bottle. BINGO!!!! That mix will only be used on the peghead. Thanks man.
BTW, the help on...

John,
That stuff is strong. 10 drops to a gallon. I managed a 1/2 to a 1/4 drop to a large air brush bottle. BINGO!!!! That mix will only be used on the peghead. Thanks man.

Well I procured some Mowhawk Fish Eye Flowout. Have to put on some magnifiers to read what is in it, but I will. I shoot Mowhawk instrument lacquer cut about 30-35% with hot thinner. Spray wet coats...

Nitro. Just built a booth after yrs of breathing it. Is the eliminator just for one coat or used to final. Thanks John for the reply. Still want thak saw.

Good morning,
I have a fish-eye on the peghead veneer, ebony, that will not go away. I have taken the area back to wood three times now. Cleaned with lacquer tninner, solvent alcohol, and acetone in...

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I just realized the back picture did not upload.

It has been a year since my last post on this thread. Been busy with other projects and finally got back to this mandolin. Nothing happens at warp speed in my shop. Get distracted and there I go. The...

Jim,
I bought a roll of 2 inch wide stainless shim stock. .010 thick.

Just contemplating corse spacing in relation to sound.I was mentored to space each corse wider at the saddle than at the nut. Is there a relative % difference that seems to be ideal to you...

IMHO, a drum sander that will go to .080 is a must have.

Interesting that the recurve is not a constant distance from the side. Very nice work BTW
Graham

I am using the Griffith Loar plans. I have shifted the height of contour on the top to under the bridge. Tone bars are smaller than what is on the plans and are checked by my mentor, James, before...

Good morning. I have built 5 instruments using the Siminof plans with the longer nose section. I just like the looks of it better. Tops, red spruce, are usually .180 in the center and .115-.120 in...

Ditto to the Harbor freight. Get the small tip.Better on Mandos than my Sata
Graham.

Well here she is hovering above the basket but still making noise.
Graham

Jeff, will get into this when I finish the current mando. Love the "Hillbilly" sound of this guitar.
Graham

I have a very old K Craft Venetian with a bolt on neck that needs straightening. Thanks for this thread.
Graham

Thanks guys.
Graham

What does ^ represent?

Thanks Marty

.0156. 3 flute end mill. Precise Bits #MM318-0156-006F.

Thanks James