Carved Mandolin Build part 2 // making and installing kerfed linings

[@rl5474]

For fret position go to stew Mac then mark fret scale positionner

[@abebeaku8369]

I too started building a violin ... about 10 years ago :)

[@CMRWoodworks]

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[@davidsims1329]

Great job my friend

[@jonahguitarguy]

Things are looking good Chris. Seems to be a very addictive habit. I have two acoustics and a solid body in progress. Not to mention the never ending line of repairs that come into the shop. I've also got a A style in my future.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks Dane! Very addictive. I‘ve seen the first 3 or 4 videos of your 2 acoustics. Cool stuff. Thanks for stopping by again!

[@MrDaveKC]

That definitely makes making the kerfed linings look easy. Only negative is my bandsaw is way smaller than yours but I suspect I could still make it and make it work on mine. But it looks simple. So I'm starting full acoustic guitar build #1, inspired in part by your channel and some other channels. Looking forward to seeing how the Mandolins turn out.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Glad to hear you are getting started with your #1! And I do think there shouldn’t be any problems making kerfed linings on a smaller band saw. Good luck on your build!!

[@elluisito000]

Hi! After reading Somogyi's book I glue my knerfings the opposite way you do: with the glue in the non continuous side of it. The rationale behind this is that this way the knerfing is more rigid, enhancing the treble response of the instrument. I would be interesting to see your opinion about this. Thanks!

[@jonahguitarguy]

I don't about any tonal difference but it sure looks cleaner with the smooth side facing into the guitar.

[@CMRWoodworks]

I did the first 3 guitars with reverse kerfing. This mandolin was the first one I did like this. I‘m also doing guitar 4 with standard kerfed linings. Just trying everything out! I do like the reverse better. I think it looks cleaner and the logic that they make stiffer sides makes sense to me. Thanks for watching!

[@rl5474]

Sorry it’s fret position calculator