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I mapped (hand sketched) out the final contour lines on the top surface, then scraped the inner surface to get to the final thicknesses. The most e...

Before I started another mess, I marked out some strategic lines for checking the shape. Also, I cut off the neck at the 12th fret position. This i...

Almost finished with the overall design. Need to verify the tuner spacing when I get them. Then I'll start cutting templates with the laser. [Scree...

I’m starting a new instrument project. This one is SN19, Model “Cobh”; A Celtic Style Mandolin. The Celtic style includes a carved soundboard with ...

Set the quill stop using the gauge. Start with the shallowest holes and work outward from the middle. That way if you get lost (I did). You won’t d...

Down to where I can see the bottom of the depth limit holes so I marked each one with a pencil. [17268FC9-78C5-42FF-BA75-F7B66E8F91E2.jpeg] After m...

Jig Setup I set up the assembly fixture using the body template, and fixed the neck position.  [IMG_2612.jpeg][IMG_2613.jpeg] Check the Side Fit ...

Back panel glued-up and trimmed flush to the sides. [IMG_2634.jpeg][IMG_2635.jpeg][IMG_2637.jpeg] Installed soundboard lining and sanded flush to t...

Started design on QCad. [40098C9E-87A0-4304-9D8E-8F575AAD49E1.jpeg]Neck and head design. Started thinking about the cutting sequence for the neck. 

Before I get out the sharp tools, Thought I’d cut out some profile templates to check the progress as I go. I know…procrastination. Just let’s get ...

It’s like one of those cool pictures in a woodworking magazine! [0B5CCDFC-A7B3-4F1E-8714-DC50CFACCC3F.jpeg] The shallowest holes in the middle have...

Finally finished the top surface shaping, so it’s time to start on the slope at the neck interface. This is the surface on which the fretboard will...