AMB - Apartment Mandolin Build
Hey folks!
Wanted to introduce myself to the forum.
Working on what im calling my first AMB (Apartment Mandolin Build) and wanted to share what I’ve learned so far as well as invite other builders to share golden rules of what they’ve learned. If you were talking to a first time builder, what are 5 things you would tell them?
I'm 32, I've been in Boston for 12 years, went to school for mandolin, worked at a world class shop in Lexington and got my hands on some truly top quality mandos. Talked to builders, took measurements, bought wood and started collecting tools. I've been repairing new and vintage for 15 years.
When I wanted to get into building a few years back, I wanted to see what it would take to make a high-quality mandolin sans-shop. We're talking basic hand tools and small motors, nothing huge or loud, very clean, reusable, and (relatively) non-poisonous. (ha.) Tall order!
Tech day job, side performing job, and this build on the other side of that side. (The Far Side)
Things ive learned so far:
-Cutting tools need to be SHARP - Spend a great deal of time learning this skill.
-Take notes and measurements. Dream notes and measurements.
-Make a dummy piece for pieces/techniques that you need to figure out how to do.
-Take your time and think through every single step.
-You will mess up. It’s okay. It’s actually why you’re doing it. There are thousands and thousands (read: millions) of mistakes you can make and it is virtually impossible to catch every single one.
Working on a website to keep people updated on the build.
Best,
Jeff
Forestfloor Mandolin Co.
Insta: forestfloormandoco
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