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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:54 pm ] |
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Yup, you read well guys and gals, i started guitar no 3 and Mandolin no 1! Guitar no 3 will be an OLF SJ and my Mandolin will be an F5 Here are a few pics of my humble beginnings white ash Back thickness sanded 
sides sanded as well 
Here's my mandolin bible 
My mandolin plan 
About to cut my first pattern, i cut the contour with cisors and glued the paper on very thin plexiglass 
Now, the clean up... oh well, maybe tomorrow! 
Thanks for watching! Serge |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:13 pm ] |
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Go Serge, Go!!! Hope you don't have to use that hammer in anger  
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| Author: | old man [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:46 pm ] |
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All right, Serge!! Can't wait for progress pics on both. I bought that book a few weeks ago, too. Ron |
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| Author: | rich altieri [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:56 pm ] |
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Cant wait to see your posts on the mando, have been thinking of a future project mando also but not enough nerve |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 2:07 pm ] |
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Thanks JJ, Hesh, Ron and Rich! 
Yeah, i was kind of being messy there with my hammer, on my plan eh? 
It felt really good to feel some wood once again, there will be one more guitar and 2 more mandos added to these 2 projects, Mark Tripp motivated me in doing so when i saw pics of his numerous projects, i think i can do it too, it will help me stay focussed while bathing in the methodology and practice me thinks.
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 2:14 pm ] |
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Serge, will your F-5 be made of the traditional woods? Spruce / flamed maple? Wonder how ash would work for a mando..... (It would at least match your guitar. )
Happy luthing, Steve |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 2:25 pm ] |
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Thanks Steve!
Yes, tradition there, i have the maple but not the spruce yet! That white ash will make a very lovely SJ when combined with a red cedar top and ebony bindings, i forgot to take a pic of the wood that i'll use for the neck, it needs to be identified, i'll try to remember tomorrow! Thanks again
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| Author: | Rod True [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 2:32 pm ] |
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Very cool Serge my friend. Looking forward to the progress pics. You go man, don't forget (I'm sure you haven't) Mario makes some very nice mando's (At least they look nice on his web site), And I'm sure he would be happy (he is happy at times I think ) to help you out with it.
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| Author: | CarltonM [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 2:47 pm ] |
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Trying an F-5 is a bold move, my friend. I applaude you! 
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 2:48 pm ] |
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Thanks Rod!
You bet i'm gonna bug him some along with Arnt and Mark and anyone who builds them fine instruments, gonna need all the help i can get to achieve this, especially when i think of all the scrolling involved!  It really is a different beast according to what i'm reading so far but i love challenges!
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 2:50 pm ] |
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Thanks Carlton, i'll try to make everyone proud! Sure will learn a lot on this adventure me thinks!
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 2:56 pm ] |
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Ron, are you venturing in mando building as well bud?
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| Author: | James Orr [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 3:06 pm ] |
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Definitely going to be awesome. |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 3:13 pm ] |
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Thanks James!
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| Author: | Alain Desforges [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 3:33 pm ] |
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Right on brother! That's pretty cool about the mando... I'm really looking forward to tackling one myself... Maybe we can try two at the same time... We have tons of maple anyway!
I'll race you! No, wait a minute,... I remember the last time I challenged you to a race... I got mine handed back to me in a paper bag! 
Glad to see you're back the shop... Feels good, eh? |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:15 pm ] |
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Serge, you make me feel like the slug I am....you are just pumping out these things now!! I hope to get this one finished this winter. I think I fuss too much over getting set up...oh well!! I have that book also, Siminoff is one of my customers and we made a deal on an autographed copy. The is the second version of the book and really is the mando bible IMHO. Roger is certainly an authority on the instrument. Can't wait to see the final product! Thanks for keeping those of us that move slow inspired!! Your pal Shane |
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| Author: | Anthony Z [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 5:28 pm ] |
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Sergio -- it's about darn time (totally kidding here). Ah the smell of wood, saw dust.... Shane I was thinking precisely your thoughts before I scrolled down to your post! Don't be anyone be thinkin of chasing the Bear ...you'll be eating saw dust 
I love your progress shots -- feels like I am in your shop!
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 6:31 pm ] |
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Thanks Al, Shane and Anthony!
Al, i strung her up already! Nah, it needs a bit more work before that eh? Hey bud, that would be pretty cool though! Yes, it feels soooo goooood to see some sawdust again!
Thanks Shane, yup, very detailed book indeed, i can't wait to have something tangible or substantial to show here! Hey my friend, from what i saw in your thread, you are not a slacker either, i'm pretty sure that once you're all set up that you will pump 'em out like a madman!
Thanks Anthony, i love to make my friends feel right at home and you're soooo right, it was DANG TIME! The funniest part, as i was sanding my wood on the drum sander, i was wondering why i stayed out of my shop that long. Needed to gather some inspiration i guess... Prepare for more pics!
Cheers Serge |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Sat Aug 19, 2006 12:09 am ] |
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Wow Serge ,A SJ AND a mandolin. Cool! You can do it ,No Problem! In the Gal. magazine starting with issue #75,there is a 5 part hands on mandolin building series with Don MacRostie. Check it out,and Good Luck with your new projects buddy.
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Sat Aug 19, 2006 2:59 am ] |
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Thanks a lot Dave, will check that out if i can find a copy of that, i also have a website among my favorites to check out, the guy shows how to make everything from start to finish! Hey bud, when will you show pics of your progress too???
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:53 am ] |
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They also have a mandolin making segment on the DIY network. It is pretty abreviated by interesting none the less.... |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Sat Aug 19, 2006 8:53 am ] |
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Thanks Joe, yeah, i have it among my favorites too!
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Sat Aug 19, 2006 12:06 pm ] |
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Serge, I haven't been in my shop much lately.I'm so dang busy at work,but at least I'm making a little zoot money!  I would rather show it on the forum when it's complete. whenever that will be! Hopefully not too long.I'm starting on the neck carving next chance I get
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| Author: | old man [ Sat Aug 19, 2006 2:26 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=Serge Poirier] Ron, are you venturing in mando building as well bud? [/QUOTE]
I'm going to build one of everything, Serge!
I don't know a thing about a mandolin, but have a friend that plays. My fingers are too big. I might make a mandola also (or instead of). My initial plans, when I began this nightmare, were: build one to learn some techniques; build two for my sons; build one for my brother; build a really nice one for me;(all guitars) Then I want to make an electric, based on the Benedetto(?) arch top; I also want to make a lap steel, or perhaps a Dobro. By the time I get to the lap steel, I'll be sooooooo old, I won't even have a lap anymore.
BTW these plans are subject to change. Ron |
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