We have been thinking of building a mandolin for several years and in July 2008 we finally began to build an F 5 styled instrument.
Here are some pictures of our progress.
Carving the top
Carving the back
The side assembly
Cut the F holes, fit tone bars glue the top
Neck assembly
Joining neck to body
Binding the body
Fingerboard
This is where we are - as of August 10, 2008. We will post the balance of the build here as we progress.
This is where we are - as of August 10, 2008. We will post the balance of the build here as we progress.