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PostPosted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 8:07 pm 
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I have been working on another 2 Mandolas while the mandolins sit and cure in the lacq. room. I know , I know , They dont LOOK like Mandolas laughing6-hehe OHHH WELL laughing6-hehe

One has Oak Back and Sides , The other Has Mahagony Back and Oak Sides . Bothe Have Matching Walnut Necks with Carbon Fibre Stiffiners.

The oak " Guitar Shape will have a Lutz Top I purchased here , and the Mahogany/Oak will have a ??? Top Not Sure Yet .

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:35 am 
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WudWerkr Rock on! Is that oak out of an old corn crib? I don't know how you have time to work on those with that tenor banjo setting around. dng dng dng dgn dng dng ding ding diiing. Image

I have some bearclaw sitka, in billet form, if your interested in topping that mahogany axe. I already have your address, AND, I would then be totally obliged to stop by for a test drive in July on my way to Nashville... hmm... :)

edit: almost forgot... the blank space below is what is finally happening in my shop... some of you actually bought some of my stuff in the swap meet and opened up a clean spot!
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 5:04 pm 
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Chris Oliver wrote:
WudWerkr Rock on! Is that oak out of an old corn crib?
I have some bearclaw sitka, in billet form, if your interested in topping that mahogany axe. I already have your address, AND, I would then be totally obliged to stop by for a test drive in July on my way to Nashville... hmm... :)



Actually no I got it from a friend as a cutoff he couldnt use for oak cabinets . I had not ever seen oak that looked like that before so I thought it would make a nice "antique " look.

As for the bearclaw I need 2 pcs 3/16"x 6" x 18" if your offering to give some away [:Y:] laughing6-hehe

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:05 am 
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The Mandola is in spray booth looking ala Hesh at the moment.


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some day i hope to be as good at finishing . gonna take lotsa practice


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PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 8:52 am 
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James, looking good... did you pick a top for that battle axe yet?

I've got an A style mando going.

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Here's my fretboard taper jig in use. The first cut is determining the width of the fretboard.
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Here it is cutting the first taper.
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Here they are... 2 African blackwood bound fretboards.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 12:32 am 
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I prepare mold for my first mando


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PostPosted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:42 am 
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excellent mold for a model [:Y:]

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Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
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Stella Wall Clock with Epiphone Pick Guard .

Now if i could just tell time !@ laughing6-hehe laughing6-hehe


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The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 6:46 pm 
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Ahhh... qtrd sycamore... one of me favorites; can't wait to hear how she sings.

James..."Stella Wall Clock with Epiphone Pick Guard . "... you seriously have too much time on your hands... pizza

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