If anyone is looking for a set of plans to build with or add to their collection feel free to download these.
F-5 Plans were drawn from studying/measuring 9 Loar mandolins over the years. Mainly drawn after measuring the first four. Recommended graduations are basically an average of what was measured, not one specific instrument.
H-5 drawings were done after studying/measuring one instrument. The plans were drawn mainly for personal use building a 17" scale instrument, so body outline, headstock, etc. are accurate but neck is obviously longer and I used the larger f-holes from the F-5. Also not a lot of detail on the drawings.
A-5, never had a chance to study the instrument so this is really just a body drawing taken from an old oval hole. I was given a set of graduations taken from the original instrument and it appeared to me that the intention was to carve the top to f-5 specs. Sorry, not much on this drawing, but between this and the f-5 most people have had no problem building a nice A-5.
I can add measurements to the plans or just add them to this thread if anyone has some they would like.
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