I'm not sure whether I'm more upset about how good they look so far or how fast they're going together!
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I feel like we're being tag-teamed, but hey, I never had a chance to win that chisel anyway!
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
So petting the dog is not a euphamism, or just not receding to his "girlfriend?" BTW, it is too bad you aren't allowed in his thread. It is easily the funniest thread in OLF history, probably the history of the interweb! |
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| Author: | Rodger Knox [ Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
I'm not sure whether I'm more upset about how good they look so far or how fast they're going together! I feel like we're being tag-teamed, but hey, I never had a chance to win that chisel anyway!
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Filippo, Why did you sign the inside "Fibber McGee"? 
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| Author: | WudWerkr [ Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Don Williams wrote: Filippo, Why did you sign the inside "Fibber McGee"?
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| Author: | DennisK [ Mon Sep 03, 2012 1:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Todd Stock wrote: A major concession on this challenge was going with flat backs versus carved backs, but in retrospect, I wish we'd have gone that route and accepted the additional cost in time and materials Just curious, but what do you consider to be the advantages of an arched back on a non-soundpost instrument like this? I like flat backs. Looking great so far ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Sun Sep 09, 2012 7:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
All i got to say is WOW. This looks great. Good photo's too. And I love the shop dog! I have a shop cat myself =^.^= 
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| Author: | Beth Mayer [ Wed Oct 03, 2012 11:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
I am stunned at how clean your work is (though not surprised). Your closed boxes are pristine. Looking forward to seeing the finished products. |
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| Author: | WudWerkr [ Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Looking good gentlemen , looking good !
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| Author: | Beth Mayer [ Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Todd, if you win, you should get two chisels 
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Fri Oct 19, 2012 7:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
+1 I can see Todd's but not Fillipo's on the phone. |
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| Author: | Beth Mayer [ Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
I'd like to see that I-beam caul without the foil draped over it! What are you doing to work on the fretboard extension (I know even less about mandos than about guitars and ukes) 
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Sat Oct 20, 2012 7:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
I hear those Greenridge Guitars are pretty awesome. |
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| Author: | Eddie Lee [ Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Quote: Note the 1/32" plywood - that gets glued to the back of the MOP to provide support while cutting the MOP What type of glue do you use for that and how do you release the glue? Thanks, |
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| Author: | Beth Mayer [ Sun Oct 21, 2012 12:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Filippo Morelli wrote: Eddie, I should have been more clear. I glue the 1/32" plywood permanently to the back of the MOP with CA (super glue). This gives significant strength to the shell which helps during cutting, without interfering with either the cutting or the inlay. You can't lose! I then double stick tape this to a thin sliver of wood (spruce cutoff, whatever ...) and saw. The cutoff gives added strength but also gives me more to hold on to when working the cut. Once the piece is cut, I use needle files to clean anything up and for any final shaping. Finally some Naphtha unsticks the inlay from the double stick tape. It's now ready to inlay. That's it! Filippo So, done this way, could you use wood glue to inlay instead of CA? |
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| Author: | EddieLee [ Sun Oct 21, 2012 3:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Filippo, Thanks, I am cutting shell for my first logo and was having trouble.  That really helped.  Eddielee |
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| Author: | Alain Moisan [ Mon Oct 29, 2012 4:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Todd Stock wrote: Usually just use the safety planer, but this is easier and cleaner. And safer! Never got to understand what exactly is 'safe' about that Safety Planer thing. |
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| Author: | Dave Fifield [ Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
I like the jig! Mind if I make a version for myself? Cheers, Dave F. |
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| Author: | WudWerkr [ Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Dave Fifield wrote: I like the jig! Mind if I make a version for myself? Cheers, Dave F. I like it too , mind if you make one for me ? LOL |
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| Author: | Beth Mayer [ Mon Oct 29, 2012 10:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Love that jig! Are the knobs on the sides there to allow adjustment of the ramp holding the neck blank? Thanks for the idea, Todd! |
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| Author: | Beth Mayer [ Mon Nov 05, 2012 11:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Beautiful! |
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| Author: | Dave Fifield [ Tue Nov 20, 2012 12:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Wow! Those mando-do-dads are coming along very nicely guys! Are you going to sand/round over the edges of the headstocks? I've had bad luck with square edges. I get much better looking finishes when I round them over smoothly.... Cheers, Dave F. |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Tue Nov 20, 2012 7:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Nice overall design. Looks like they will be fun to play, let me know if you need somewhere to store one. |
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| Author: | Dave Fifield [ Sat Nov 24, 2012 6:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
Wow! Those instruments are going to look fantastic!! I love the chatoyance of the back figure ![[clap]](./images/smilies/smiley32.gif "adulations")  Cheers, Dave F. |
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| Author: | nyazzip [ Wed Nov 28, 2012 12:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
thats nice; i think maple might just be the nicest wood on earth...plus it smells like flapjacks when you get it hot! |
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| Author: | Beth Mayer [ Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maryland Mafia Twin Octave Mandolins (Todd & Filippo) |
That is some really pretty figure....shame to cover any of it up or distract from it with a burst. On the other hand, in YOUR hands, I know they'll look great either way. Maybe do one burst and one natural? Even "identical" twins aren't really identical.
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