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Octave Mandolin build #1( Making the print)

Following up on my previous blog post.. In this short time lapse video I'm sharing the process I went through to make the print for this Octave Mandolin Build. Have a look here!

 
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Bending the sides

This is a follow up video on the last one where I was building the mold for this instrument. In this video i'm bending the sides…

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And I thought I did a lot of sanding by hand… You make the bending look so easy, and as I know now it is.. when you practice a bit, the sides are not to thin and not to thick, and have a talent to work with patience! (not one of my best characteristics) Thanks for sharing!
 

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How to carve an Archtop Soundboard

Following up on the current build… This next part is the carving process of the soundboard.
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Really enjoyed watching that. Thanks! Looking forward to the next one.
 

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Tone bars, Apertures, and glue up

This is the latest video in the build of the Octave Mandolin. In this segment I'm gluing the freshly made soundboard to the quilted Maple rim. Adding the tone bars and cutting out the Apertures.


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Tony-You have a real gift for teaching. I like the way you explained about the bass and treble tone bars. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of this build.
 

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#23 ·
Tuning the Backboard of the Octave Mandolin

After a bit of a pause I finally was able to get back to this build… It feels really good!
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I enjoyed watching ur video…. Then I watched you make the 2×4 Ukulele. I loved it. I seriously killed some times on your videos LOL
You are very talented. Id love to see a video on how you do the inlay work on the headstock and fingerboards.
 

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Making the neck for the octave mandolin

Following up with the Octave mandolin updates.. In this latest video I'm takind a AAA grade quilted maple neck blank and cutting it and shaping it to a neck.


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I watched your clip. Your assistive devices come in handy. The blades are very sharp. Work becomes easier with them we become what we behold.
 

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#34 ·
Hand cut Mother of Pearl inlay

Here is the latest part of the custom Octave mandolin build. In this Video I'm hand cutting custom MoP from blanks to then inlay them into a Ebony Veneer on the Peg Head.

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Check out the video..
I watched this video with respect! I would need to buy new reading glasses first for even seeing what would be going on. Having the talent to work with such precision, beating a CNC or laser engraver with just a saw and a dremel… wow!
 

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#39 ·
How to make a Dovetail neck joint by hand

My build series on the Octave Mandolin build has a new video featuring a hand cut dovetail neck joint.

here is a link to see it: Check it out!


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Great as always. I have one question though. Do you have a backup plan? I can't imagine how devastating it would be when making the tiniest mistake on one of the dovetail parts (for instance if it would be to lose) I know it's all about being very careful and working slowly towards the right fit but nevertheless… I think I would be scared to put a saw in that body you had so much work on!
 

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French Polishing the Octave Mandolin (Spiriting Off)

This is the follow up video about the French polish that was applied on the Octave mandolin. In this video I'm talking about the spiriting off of the finish.

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What you do takes some extreme patience!
 

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#49 ·
Custom Octave Mandolin

This project was commissioned and was quite the undertaking. My customer wanted a Octave Mandolin with a archtop and flat backboard. Since there was no blueprints to make such an instrument I had to do research, compile information and sketch my own drawing to even start the project. This build stretch over a year and a bit and was just completed.
The wood used in this project is AAA quilted Maple back sides and neck, Engelmann AAA Spruce top, ebony fretboard, binding, and peghead veneer. Mahogany Kerf linning, Mother of pearl inlay.
let me know what you think of the Octave Mandolin..
I also made a detailed video series and the last video is a summary of them all. I'll leave a link here for you to check!

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#50 ·
Custom Octave Mandolin

This project was commissioned and was quite the undertaking. My customer wanted a Octave Mandolin with a archtop and flat backboard. Since there was no blueprints to make such an instrument I had to do research, compile information and sketch my own drawing to even start the project. This build stretch over a year and a bit and was just completed.
The wood used in this project is AAA quilted Maple back sides and neck, Engelmann AAA Spruce top, ebony fretboard, binding, and peghead veneer. Mahogany Kerf linning, Mother of pearl inlay.
let me know what you think of the Octave Mandolin..
I also made a detailed video series and the last video is a summary of them all. I'll leave a link here for you to check!

VIDEO LINK

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Very interesting video and build. Beautiful instrument.
 

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