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Post by Martin on Feb 24, 2015 16:37:34 GMT
 Then the sides of the bridge are shaped and the bone saddle is fitted. Here's the bridge placed on the top.  Next the pores in the English Walnut back and sides are filled using egg white. Small pieces of 240 grit sandpaper are dipped in egg white and rubbed on the body creating a slurry of English Walnut and egg white that is pushed into the pores - the albumin in the egg white acts as a binder. This process is repeated until the pores are filled. When dry the body is sanded with 320 grit paper. |
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Post by Martin on Feb 24, 2015 16:41:41 GMT
 Let us spray. Front . . .  . . . and back.  The neck is sprayed too. |
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Post by ocarolan on Feb 24, 2015 17:00:54 GMT
Shiny bits!!  Keith |
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Post by davewhite on Feb 24, 2015 18:13:59 GMT
Shiny bits!! Keith We'll soon fix that  |
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Post by ocarolan on Feb 24, 2015 18:29:36 GMT
Shiny bits!! Keith We'll soon fix that  |
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Post by leoroberts on Feb 24, 2015 20:57:14 GMT
What a brilliant build thread this has been. Top marks to Martin for transferring it from davewhite's site... Can't be long to go now  |
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Post by Martin on Mar 4, 2015 11:36:44 GMT
Not long at all - it should be completed sometime next week, and although I've no further photo updates atm, I'm assured it's just in the 'fettling' stage (ok, I made that up, but that's what I took from what Dave told me  ). To anyone who may be considering commissioning a build from Dave White (and there are quite a few members who've done just that), I say don't hesitate, and that's before I receive CBM! The expertise, communication and consideration I've experienced from Dave have been wonderful, and I'm filled with all sorts of confidence. I've even been offered the opportunity of getting another instrument built if I don't quite like the neck or the tonewoods! I've only commissioned three instruments in total: a mandolin from Jimmy Moon, a guitar from Rory Dowling (Taran Guitars) and now this octave mandolin from Dave, and I have to say that each and every experience has been tremendous. |
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Post by leoroberts on Mar 4, 2015 12:01:25 GMT
I've even been offered the opportunity of getting another instrument built if I don't quite like the neck or the tonewoods! Tell 'im you don't quite like it, get another one and then I can make a ridiculously low offer for this one as it's 'used' |
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Post by Martin on Mar 4, 2015 12:03:44 GMT
I've even been offered the opportunity of getting another instrument built if I don't quite like the neck or the tonewoods! Tell 'im you don't quite like it, get another one and then I can make a ridiculously low offer for this one as it's 'used' Yer on, Leo! He won't suspect a thing, neither!  |
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Post by leoroberts on Mar 4, 2015 12:04:54 GMT
Bugger ... should've used DM LOL
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Post by davewhite on Mar 4, 2015 12:42:06 GMT
Bugger ... should've used DM LOL Is DM the "Devious Messaging" facility then  |
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Post by earwighoney on Mar 4, 2015 16:55:48 GMT
What a brilliant build thread this has been. Top marks to Martin for transferring it from davewhite's site... Can't be long to go now I agree it, it's been a wonderful thread. |
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Post by Martin on Mar 8, 2015 16:32:03 GMT
 Setup involves fitting the tuners to the neck, shaping the nut, fitting the tailpiece and the neck strap button. The strings are fitted with slots cut in the nut and saddle and the action tweaked and set up. Here's a recording of a little Polka played on CBM in GDAD tuning.  Back view.  End view. |
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Post by brianr2 on Mar 8, 2015 17:31:14 GMT
What a cracker! You lucky man, Martin. It has been a wonderful thread with a glorious outcome. Brian |
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Post by ocarolan on Mar 8, 2015 17:32:45 GMT
Looks and sounds just grand. You are a lucky boy, Martin! davewhite - lovely work, and a spiffing choon, esp the major/minor thing! CBM#1 is looking forward to meeting CBM#2 !! Keith |
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