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    Well... You asked.

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    This is what was on the work bench last week: Latest F-4 Octave Mandolin.

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    And this is what the work bench looked like a couple months ago:
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    Shot bag to press 0.020 spruce patches to build up top.
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    This mandolin was carved way too thin in the tail block area. It is only mid 0.090's 1 1/2" in from the binding. It has developed a cross grain wrinkle (no visible crack) slightly in front of the tail piece where the top comes up really steep.
    Using HHG, my plan is to build up some thickness in this area and probably a larger tail block.

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    Here's a view from the outside.
    This mandolin has seen a lot of repair work in its life. Not all of it positive. It appears the top was taken off in the past, leaving much of the top still on the rim in places. The top has considerable grain runout.
    This is the same mandolin I had to rebuilt the neck block before being able to reset the neck a year or so ago after another repair person had reset the neck twice leaving bondo and other strange materials in the neck, neck block and extender area.
    I hope this brings new life to this battered mandolin.
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    So I just got this old Russian violin in this morning. Here are pics after unpacking...

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    And what I found when I opened it up... Have you ever found a chunk of a log, bark barely removed, inside an instrument acting as some sort of "endblock" !??? Not really sure the top can be salvaged, its just been sanded so thin from the inside that there is no structural integrity left. Even if it could support a bridge, it would sound like a tin can.

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    and here is my stash of violins in the process of restoration... yes, this is my kitchen counter. I'm currently in an apartment, so I have to transport my projects back and forth from my friends shop down town. Cant wait to get into a shop again!

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    Just strung up Possum Head with persimmon appointments and a side port.
    If i decide to let this one out, I'll add more truoil. Right now its very thin.
    David I absolutely love the rugged quality of this mandolin. Love the minimal varnish! I like a smooth gloss finish as much as the next guy, but there is just something about the overall look of this mando that is just stunning...

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    pianoman89, Thanks for the nice words on the Possum. I like this look myself.

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    I converted my Student model mandolin banjo to a 4 stringer and now I'm dressing it up with this inlayed headstock veneer. I have new geared banjo tuners ordered.
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    Just cleaned up the maple bindings on an English walnut mandolin.
    Cheers Gary
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    That's the business.
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    Still grinding (err....sanding) along on Zamites #1:

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    Not exactly a mandolin family instrument, but it's not much bigger than a mandolin. 17" scale electric guitar for my daughters. It's in the middle of the finishing process. Not my favorite part of the build, I must admit. Although it is rewarding to see how it transforms through the finishing process.

    My next project will be a 17" scale mandola (Which is convenient since I've got several more of these 17" scale fretboards). Carved top, with a D hole. Leaning toward an engelmann top and claro walnut back and sides. Not sure if the fretboard will be bloodwood or bocote yet...

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    Nice job. Like your 5-piece neck; should be very stable.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pianoman89 View Post
    So I just got this old Russian violin in this morning. Here are pics after unpacking...

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    And what I found when I opened it up... Have you ever found a chunk of a log, bark barely removed, inside an instrument acting as some sort of "endblock" !??? Not really sure the top can be salvaged, its just been sanded so thin from the inside that there is no structural integrity left. Even if it could support a bridge, it would sound like a tin can.

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    and here is my stash of violins in the process of restoration... yes, this is my kitchen counter. I'm currently in an apartment, so I have to transport my projects back and forth from my friends shop down town. Cant wait to get into a shop again!

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    Very cool pics -- hope you post images of the restored violin(s)!
    Bernie
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    Due to current budgetary restrictions the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off -- sorry about the inconvenience.

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    Almost done with my latest project on the amateur's bench.
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    This one is here for a little TLC.
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    Here is the headstock design I'm working on.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bryce View Post
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    This mandolin was carved way too thin in the tail block area. It is only mid 0.090's 1 1/2" in from the binding. It has developed a cross grain wrinkle (no visible crack) slightly in front of the tail piece where the top comes up really steep.
    Using HHG, my plan is to build up some thickness in this area and probably a larger tail block.
    Similar here. Collapsed top. Bulged behind bridge (partially it was made that way) and sunken under tailpiece. Top seam opened and wouldn't stay closed. I glued the crack using CA (only thing that seems to hold on dirty old failed repaired seams) thinned and smoothed the inside and I'm applying patch in 5 long strips and will add one more short but wider patch under tailpiece (not crossgrain- I want to build up strength along the grain) as they are easier to fit and glue (2mm thick). Working with HHG against plaster cast as I'm trying to reshape the arch slightly as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HoGo View Post
    Similar here. Collapsed top. Bulged behind bridge (partially it was made that way) and sunken under tailpiece. Top seam opened and wouldn't stay closed. I glued the crack using CA (only thing that seems to hold on dirty old failed repaired seams) thinned and smoothed the inside and I'm applying patch in 5 long strips and will add one more short but wider patch under tailpiece (not crossgrain- I want to build up strength along the grain) as they are easier to fit and glue (2mm thick). Working with HHG against plaster cast as I'm trying to reshape the arch slightly as well.
    I just acquired this one today, will need the same treatment. Im going to try the plaster mold, but I plan on using a vacuum bag in place of clamps. We shall see if I can salvage this one without adding new wood....
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    Quote Originally Posted by pianoman89 View Post
    I just acquired this one today, will need the same treatment. Im going to try the plaster mold, but I plan on using a vacuum bag in place of clamps. We shall see if I can salvage this one without adding new wood....
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    That looks bad (could be just picture). Crossgrain crack is deadly, it will need new wood. The top will have to be released from ribs to get access to the area. Good luck!
    Adrian

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    Yes, I'm looking forward to getting the thing in. The fb is buckled as well, so that will have to be removed anyway. But Im a sucker for basket cases, as this one was literally described as in the eBay listing...

    As most of my work has been on violins, I am used to patching from the underside if that turns out to be needed. I do think the glare makes it look worse than it really is, as a picture of the inside (the back comes removed) did not look like cross grain cracking. Wont know till its in hand though..

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    I extended the top of the added tailpiece to support the wrinkled portion of the top. I had to add a small piece of veneer on the back plate where it dropped off in front of the original tailpiece to support the added width on the bottom. ( the glue you see behind the added tailpiece is just a beveled edge. I took my time making this a good joint. Just didn't want to remove extra for this little spot)
    Also this mandolin had a screw-in strap/end pin. I drilled through and inserted a small threaded insert. This will allow a machine screw to sandwich it and add stability to the two piece TP.
    I hope glue the back on today. With the VERY thin top, this was a very thin, poor sounding mandolin. I'm really hoping that this not only solves the structural problems with this mandolin, but helps the tone as well. We'll see... Or hear

    In a close up you can see where this top has been sawed and ripped off. It seems to have lived a hard life. The tone bars were pretty rough as well.

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    http://i.imgur.com/kLW1ERz.jpg http://i.imgur.com/LnJXUvJ.jpg

    The album so far is here: http://imgur.com/a/HMtEg It's all in a box at the moment while I do law this morning.

    I've also got some other projects going, two Betts, two Alard, a big Maggini, and a small Andrea Amati. Here's the wood on one of the Alard instruments:http://i.imgur.com/fAlC4tJ.jpg

    So I have 8 violin plates to purfle. I'm getting new bits and turning Rebecca loose on them! I like to do it by hand, but I simply cannot survive 8 plates! I think there's 7 scrolls to do as well!!!!!
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