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Jim, I apologize, I didn't mean to point out a goof . I know all about major goofs from my mando build. One good thing came out of it, I learned how to reset one of these neck joints! Pinning from the top should work. I look forward to seeing the finished results.

Jim, I really like how these mandolins are turning out. I used the same neck joint for my mandolin build. a question for you, with the backs already glued on, how did you pin the joint?

It looks to be a Vietnamese instrument called a "Dan Bau" I found several you tube videos of it but couldn't figure out how to post a link to them. One looked to be the same gentleman in the videos you posted.

Jim,

The final thickness was at .120" for the top.

Jim,

Thanks, its good to be back. I don't recall what the final thickness was, I will have to look at my notes tonight when I get home from work. I would like to try an octave mandolin myself someday.

Chris, Thank you. The drawings I used came from a Instructables article called Army-Navy Mandolin on the cheap. Between that article and quite a bit of research I was able to pull it off, however if I were to do another one like this, I would probably buy the plans that are for sale on the "Cry...

Ready for finish During finishing And one more of it finished. Brent

Mike, I am afraid I have been bitten by the bug!! I just completed my second instrument, a lap dulcimer. The slope is definitely slippery! Brian, Definitely hearing it for the first time was a quite a feeling! This is what I started with IMG_0049 (2).jpg Top braced, glued and clamped to the rim IMG_...

one more. I apologize for the quality of the pictures, they are off of my phone.

Brent

here is a picture, will try to get more loaded later.

Brent

Hello, my name is Brent and I just rejoined this form, was a member a long time ago, anyway I thought I would share my recent build. After years of wanting to build an instrument, I finally accomplished the task. This is a mandolin that I built from scratch using some drawings I found online and a l...

Stephen, thanks for welcome.
I have seen your Facebook page before, you build very fine looking guitars. I'm located in Blackfoot. In fact, I was just out your way last month steelhead fishing. I definitely will give you a shout next time I'm out that way.
Brent

Thanks for the welcome Mark. I look forward to participating on the forum.

Brent

Hello all, my name is Brent Bischoff. I was a member of this fine forum back in 1999- 2000. After a few moves and quite a few years I have found my way back. I have wanted to try building an instrument for many years and finally did. I have built, a mandolin and a dulcimer from scratch so far and am...