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Hi, this is my first mando build. Its a stewmac campfire mandolin kit.

I like it , well done ! Smaller instruments are fun to build . Looking forward to hearing her sing ...... and your next build ... now that the bug has bit !

It is GREAT to see a young one Joining us and learning !!

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Thanks it was really fun to build and great exp., I plan to build a 000 after christmas, that will be a challenge

Small steps .. Guitars are much more involved than the mando , same basics but require more time and patience .. From the look of your work , I would say you can do it , just understand going in that its more involved and a bit more difficult .

Remember one thing , There are NO DUMB QUESTIONS ... Feel free to ask for advice anytime . And use the search option . You will find that everyone here will be glad to give you good advice .

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/

Good job, Cameron! And you've made it official with a nice soundhole label, too. That's great. Keep them coming.
Patrick

Nice job!
Obi Wan has taught you well.
Always remember to keep safety in mind when building: some things won't grow back if lost.
Please post progress pictures of your 000 build.
Again, very nice work!
Dan

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That may be true for a flattop mandolin, but try making an F5! A guitar takes me about the same amount of time as a carved top A type mandolin. However, for a 13yo that is a pretty darn good effort. Well done.

Very nice job! Good to see another starting young.
Good move starting with a kit, I sort of wish I had done the same.
I tried a scratch electric as my first build when I was 13. I think it now lives in a dark corner of the attic.
That mando, on the other hand, certainly has no reason to hide!

Good on ya! It looks nice, and you'll never forget the feeling when you finally get it tuned up and playing. I wish I had started at 13. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

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Bryan Bear PMoMC

Take care of your feet, and your feet will take care of you.

Great job, and welcome to the world of building!

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Phil

http://www.oleninstruments.com

"Those who tilt at windmills are only considered insane by those who can't see the dragon."

I'm finally finished!!!!

Very Nice work !! Can you get a clip of her being played , would love to hear it .

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/

Well done! Did you enjoy building it?

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PMoMC

Well done! My guess is you are planning you next two or three in your head already.

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Bryan Bear PMoMC

Take care of your feet, and your feet will take care of you.

Oh ya, very fun to build. It was good just to get away from the stress and things of life and just go build. It was really good experience in instrument making, I carved the neck, put in frets, made a nut and inlayed! So it was awesome, and I'm still trying to figure out what my next should be? Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

Oh ya, very fun to build. It was good just to get away from the stress and things of life and just go build. It was really good experience in instrument making, I carved the neck, put in frets, made a nut and inlayed! So it was awesome, and I'm still trying to figure out what my next should be? Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

Yes , Try a Uke .... That will give you an idea of what a guitar would be like , in smaller package

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/

What would you like to play? Build that (unless it is piano or something).

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Bryan Bear PMoMC

Take care of your feet, and your feet will take care of you.

Thanks, I play a little uke so I think a might try it. There's some nice kits on stewmac or do you think I should try a scratch build?

yep! Go for it, you learn more with each build. Research the forums and you'll find everything from kits to guys who build great ukes with firewood piles. Local woods work, or if you have the excess cash laying around there is no end to what you can play with. Make sawdust carefully, and enjoy!

You know your own ability. If u feel confident go scratch. If not get a kit and go that way...either way it's a learning curve

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/

thanks, I found a kit I like on stewmac (its a tenor uke) and I think ill go with that. Since there kits are fairly basic there's room or me to add something. I was thinking of binding it with rope purfling which is said to be used as uke binding so ill try that . And ill keep looking and maybe find something else to make it my own.

cameron

Keep us posted on the uke! Can't wait to see it.

As for scratch building, it sure is gratifying but requires some tools and skills that you will have to work out. If you are processing your wood from lumber, you will need to be able to resaw it. Then you will need to learn to thickness your stock (even if you buy resawn sets you will have to thickness them). Also, you will need to learn to bend sides (if you haven't already). I'm not saying this to discourage you from doing it. Just start thinking about how you would accomplish these things as you are doing the kit. Have fun!

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Bryan Bear PMoMC

Take care of your feet, and your feet will take care of you.

I will, I think I will be ordering it this summer once I get out of school, then ill be starting my second!!

That's funny cause I'm 14 and just finishing up the tenor ukelele kit. By the way good job on the mandolin