I'm sure, like many of you, I was bitten by the bug to build a mandolin from a kit. Far against my better judgement (and when my kids were too young for me to embark on such madness) I bought a kit and started reading in the Builder's Forum (a lot). I learned how the dust from exotic woods can be quite irritating and dangerous and I didn't even want to think about cutting shell given I can barely tie my shoes.
Anyway, I read this article on how an artist who works with mussel shells was irreparably harmed by working with them and the dust for many years. The point is, builders, stay safe and I'm continually impressed by the effort you all have sunk into honing your skills to make blocks or dried wood and shell into these beautiful instruments.
Jamie
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