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    Repair & upgrade for my 2006 Weber STE F Prototype. Original saddle sunk concave a bit over 15 years so new-style Weber bridge fitted and saddle machined down for height, more solid & better. Converted my 2nd stimulus benefit into Waverly tuners, the original Grovers giving me a bit of trouble; the stimulus being less than charitable contributions I've made during pandemic (so far) seemed a good balance. "Mando Destroyer" would consider the neck finish damage just a bruise, it bugs me so have to repair that also. Sitting on bench over stock I machined for making chopsticks. Must say I'm pretty happy with the STE, I installed the nice arm-rest and K&K Twin Internal pickup so all issues solved. It's pretty basic like a Gallatin, but it sure has fine tone and really rings out.

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    Nice work, I bet it sounds as good as it looks!
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    Looks good. But....you make custom chopsticks?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Charles E. View Post
    Looks good. But....you make custom chopsticks?
    Yeah, I've a Bridge City Tools jig & have made well over 50 pairs Chinese & Japanese style so far good learning experience. Besides my own production, idea was outreach efforts with youth which I did very early in 2020 of course interrupted by Covid19; looking to provide that activity free of charge locally when things get back to normal and can be done safely. The young people are super-sharp, capable and so fun to work with. Built an inlay jig for Dremel tool so I can avail students personalization options beyond species of wood or length. Various types of pearl/abalone inlays, wood-burning of Chinese or Japanese characters for their name etc., but set up relatively fool-proof for anyone without woodworking experience. Luthier work dovetails quite nicely with chopstick production its all good!

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    That is so cool! Good on you.
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    I've always liked your headstock shape, Mr. Condino!

    Mando build is set aside for now to refinish a pair of 1940's antique doors the Mrs and I ordered off Ebay to replace our front door and side door ... Very cool pair of doors we found that apparently came from a house in Halifax, Nova Scotia! ... Luckily I can apply all of my new spray finishing knowledge acquired from my first mando build,... and I got to buy an new (bigger) LVLP gun

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    Carlo Tononi Piccolo Violin c 1760.Click image for larger version. 

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    Quote Originally Posted by luthier88 View Post
    Carlo Tononi Piccolo Violin c 1760.Click image for larger version. 

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    Interesting! What's the scale length? I would love to see more pictures, if you have a moment to shoot them.

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    2020 was pretty much lutherie-free for me, as I had to re-learn how to do my day job. I had to redesign a 3-credit hour required class while in the middle of teaching it, and designed and ran three more for the first time. Had some great professional opportunities and made some cool stuff for other builders, but didn't make anything of my own. I'm finally making some progress towards my own goals again. What's on my bench may look a little different from what other builders are doing, haha. But I promise, it'll make sense when I get there.
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    Mini plek for mandolins?
    My avatar is of my OldWave Oval A

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    Put the "whiskey plank" on this "Shellback Skiff" last Wednesday. This will be the sailing version.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Charles E. View Post
    Put the "whiskey plank" on this "Shellback Skiff" last Wednesday. This will be the sailing version.
    Cool! Did you tap tune the soundboard?
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    Not yet but I am tempted to chalk fit the keel!
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    [IMG]Untitled by Gary Davis, on Flickr[/IMG]

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    Quote Originally Posted by John Bertotti View Post
    Mini plek for mandolins?
    Haha, there's an idea!

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    I was unhappy with the shape of my finished neck on this build. I decided to go at it. It looks a bit like an intentional speed neck similar to the one next to it. I do plan on putting a stain finish back on it.
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    I figured of all the builders here I know you know your way around a CNC and could pull it off, and it is sort of the right shape.
    My avatar is of my OldWave Oval A

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    Attempting to resurrect my wall hanger Batwing! The bolt on neck joint failed many moons ago. But maybe the Batwing will fly again! I'll keep you posted
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    I am a luthier specialising in historical and world stringed instruments. You can see more info at my website.

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    Not my bench or remarkable work but a plug for Old Standard Wood, Fulton MO
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    Ukulele #2 on the way.
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    Not my bench or remarkable work but a plug for Old Standard Wood, Fulton MO
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    I have that same bike work stand, kinda expensive overkill a light instrument. Octave mando?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrMoe View Post
    Not my bench or remarkable work but a plug for Old Standard Wood, Fulton MO
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    +1 for that. Old Standard has been supplying me with great wood at a very economical price. Their service is fantastic, and the guy I speak with on the phone is always pleasant and knowledgeable. They supply some of the really major builders, but also take the time for a tiny builder like me.
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    Doors are coming along well: finished up early last night and had time to glue up the top!

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    That is the most beautiful uke I've seen. My goodness that's some nice wood.
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