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Freckle Face - Making a 4 String Mandolin From a 2x4

Freckle face is my final instrument for the May 2x4 challenge. I was surprised to find the birds eye pattern inside the stud when it was resawn and that's wh...

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Comment by Jim Morris on May 31, 2017 at 7:02am: Thanks Maddog!

Comment by Maddog on May 31, 2017 at 6:52am: Awesome Jim!

Comment by Jim Morris on May 26, 2017 at 4:08pm: Thanks Derek.

Comment by Derek Rose on May 26, 2017 at 1:17pm: Looks great Jim!

Comment by Jim Morris on May 26, 2017 at 7:07am: Thanks Andries. Violin is a little different but these braces would probably work on one.

Comment by Jim Morris on May 26, 2017 at 7:06am: Thanks AGP. Hardly a master - I was making it up as I went along.

Comment by Jim Morris on May 26, 2017 at 7:04am: Thanks RTZ!

Comment by A.D.EKER on May 25, 2017 at 10:06am: Gritty start whit the Handsaw, tablesaw,bandsaw, to much pressior ye ,building fun ! cutting and grinding Fun video Jim, brasing that violin tactics is it not? love the face on the top ! of your freckel face Thanks enjoy'd that!

Comment by AGP # on May 25, 2017 at 10:02am: Great Video Jim, always interesting to see how other people go about their build process, especially when done by one of "The Masters"

Comment by RTZGUITARS on May 25, 2017 at 7:21am: just Awesome

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