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Hey Tom. I don't remember whether my pipe is 1" or 1 1/4". How about using a heat gun on the rim while in the form?

You've been very helpful, and I'll refrain from bothering you further.

Many...

Thanks Tom. I managed to get the three pieces bent without cracking. The piece above has been trimmed, and its clamped in the form with the neck block. Not a perfect fit, but pretty close.

My...

This is the material with which I'm working. Not started on the soundboard yet.

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This is the...

i'll take some images tomorrow. i did use a steel backing strip.

thanks

Greetings from Montana. I am building my first mandolin - an F5. I'm not a complete novice but it feels that way. I built a baritone ukulele last year that turned out pretty good according to...

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Trying to finish graduating the cherry back.

If you're asking me, I don't know. I live in Montana but I suspect its pretty good.

Thanks Matt. I think my son has found someone.

Gary

Thanks y'all. I'll check them out for availability.

CO area. I'm building an F5 at the request of my son and he will need some instruction.

Thanks in advance - Gary Davis