Guerrilla Mandolin Repair

[@reubenj.cogburn8546]

I always enjoy this channel. What's not to like? Practical ingenuity on a consistent basis. Outstanding travel and camping presentations. Undeviating optimism balanced with wisdom. Hands that allow ideas to come to life. When I just want to feel a little bit better, this channel takes me there.

[@kennethrankin9596]

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[@INTERVENTIONALRADIOL]

Necessity is the mother of invention. The tool you built to glue those parts was a fantastic idea. Great job.

[@cyndifoore7743]

Slim, you did a pretty decent job on repairing that mandolin. I’m impressed. Something you might not know is that most likely the reason the top warped like it did is from being dry and hot. Musicians keep a device inside their instruments to keep this from happening. It’s a piece of rubber tubing with holes and with sponge inside. You keep this damp in dry conditions and it provides the moisture to the spruce top. You can buy these in a music shop. Make sure you take some lessons too, they’re a big help. My son, dil and granddaughter are all musicians and I play a little too. My son has also built an instrument. Hope this information helps.

[@Road_Rash]

The condition of this mandolin in the beginning is a prime example of what happens over the course of time when an instrument is stored under tension...the tension of the strings will collapse the instrument in on itself when it's stored without loosening the strings...that's why the top was so warped...I have a Conqueror bowl back mandolin that is a great sounding instrument...I hope you practice & stick with it, because they're fun instruments to play...

[@farnorthpicker56]

Slim we watched you build the mini stove and now repair a mandolin. I just love how handy you are! I like repairing and building things out of whatever I have on hand too. Good luck with the mandolin, remember playing is for your happiness and soul, so have fun.

[@vansongs]

What an awesome video. You are a true Renaissance man. Having recovered a classical guitar from a dumpster at work, inducing using toothpicks at first to then actually repairing and replacing things, I found this fascinating. I watch for camping and love the non camping stuff as much or more. Kudos.

[@davidjones8680]

I have really enjoyed this side road from the norm. Just love that you have no fear of the unknown when you start a new project. Many thanks, David in the UK.

[@walterpalmer2749]

That was a gutsy move to repair that mandolin. Kudos

[@metalbootlegslivearchives]

The McGyver of Canada! Great vid Slim!

[@jerryclower8079]

I am always impressed by your calm way of tackling and completing projects. While sitting here and watching you demonstrate your skills and ingenuity, I wondered how you got so good; then I noticed something. In the background I think I see a lathe and perhaps a milling machine as well as other tools. Then it dawned on me; you have had a lot of practice! Keep up the great work.

[@francesdavis613]

Good going! Slim. Plain old practical sense! Love to all 💕💕💕

[@UncleBuckle50]

I like a video with no strings attached.

[@frerecampbell9291]

Wow, fantastic, Slim, looks like you are a Jack of all trades, I cannot wait till you give us a tune during your many travels, thanks for sharing !!!

[@patsykluting-lucas3804]

Fascinating to watch the rebuild. You're extremely talented and resourceful.

[@CC58]

Needs a new label on the inside. "Slim Potatohead #1". Nice work!

[@naomisims7230]

I have a (once valuable)classical guitar with the bridge ripped off which damaged the wood beneath (someone put all wire strings on it, & it exploded one day). I keep holding onto it, but afraid I'm gonna die & someone will trash it. It had a beautiful sound when it was playable...Just waiting on the right person interested & talented enough to save it too. My hat's off to you on the restoration of the mandolin!

[@stevekoger1106]

You are more daring than me. I play (poorly) guitar and ukulele and am scared to try anything like your luthier task. I can't tell you how impressed I am with you rebuild. Good job!

[@DrDaveElliott]

So clear and inventive! I hope to do the same with an old mandolin with a cracked and warped top. Thank you for this!

[@deenaputzier819]

I absolutely love listening to your voice

[@lindamay9218]

You never fail to impress me. Can’t wait to hear you play a song.

[@sueg2658]

I truly enjoyed your video. You have some amazing skills indeed! Thank you 😊

[@Glendram]

Great restoration of an old friend Slim.

[@MsKraftee]

You never cease to amaze, Slim. I am in awe that you got the top on the mando looking so good. By the way, I'm also a lefty but I play guitar right handed. It never occured to nne to play it left handed when I started learning to play many moons ago. Looking forward to seeing how you progress. I tried learning to play the mandolin a few years ago but it just didn't seem to work for me.

[@suzettecalleja3122]

You should go into instrument repair. What a GREAT job.

[@rebekahleonard2884]

I thouroughly enJOY your videos! Even ones like this....even though I'll probabyy never need these particular skills, your attitude is always a valuable asset! Thank you for recording, editing, and uploading! Journey mercies.

[@johnsantiago1872]

I had forgotten that you were left-handed, I'm left-handed also. When you showed photos of the after work, I thought the strings seemed odd but then left-handedness made sense. I hope you learn to play the heck out of it. Thanks again for the vids.John Santiago

[@joycebarnett5813]

Another great video. I like how you set about to accomplish a task. Never panic, just get it done. Thanks for sharing.

[@judyabernathy80]

How clever you are!!! Great that you figured out how to fix your Mandolin. I’m constantly amazed at your abilities! Good job!❤️

[@dmehd046]

Love that you fix just about anything. Great 👍

[@johnd746]

You are truly amazing. You have so many talents. Love your precision and patience. Really enjoy your videos. Happy I found your channel.

[@HighRoad317]

That’s some patience and engineering.

[@JannaMontanna]

Amazingly inventive solutions! I’m really looking forward to hearing what it sounds like! I hope you won’t keep us waiting too long!

[@j.patrickmoore9137]

Thanks for this video - I discovered another difference between Candada and the US: the color of painter's tape! Yours is green, ours is blue.

[@RandySchartiger]

dang ,am I do work on stringed instruments and I can say you did a fantastically good job on this, especially for someone who says they don't know anything about it lol cheers!

[@The_Smith]

Nice work, I have a Kent gourd back mandy I keep in my camper, if we ever meet up on the road will need to have a jam.

[@Endless_Skyway_Adventures]

Nice work! I'm a songwriter and guitar player and have seen a lot of repair videos. Looks like you had been a luther for a long time.

Really cool restoration!

[@maturitymusic0347]

Brilliant, Slim- again!

[@chrislonsberry4571]

Love your problem solving. Very enjoyable video.

[@hurshulwalker10]

Love the bandaid on your thumb...you rock 😺💜

[@SlimPotatohead]

Yes, After all the warnings I posted for the wood stove build, it was something as light as a mandolin where I cut my finger. Ouch!!! SP

[@celinescrappassion2184]

love it! You remind me of my dad... there was nothing he could not fix...

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Impressive work. Thanks SP!

[@judyonthemton4199]

You have the patience of a saint, but after all that work, you left it out in the snow just to get a fabulous picture! Gotta love your talents though, lol

[@rubberdiscoduck]

I love a good garage project. You did good.

[@jessiejanetgleasonhaworth45]

You are inventive & creative!!

[@mrdave22]

bummed we didn't get to hear you play

[@vtg100]

Slim, You are brilliantly inspiring !! Did you work in engineering? The way you pulled the side out was just sublime, and I know you prefer metal working. Great design of your stove etc... Best channel I've seen for a long time, thanks.

[@lanahallock1118]

Beautiful job!

[@oldschooldiy3240]

Damn Slim, be down with your bad self! Nice!

[@centralcoastcamper9631]

You're one heck of a handyman Slim.

[@theresadupuis8475]

Wow !! I love the Mandolin 💗

[@frzbgolfer]

I'm always in awe at how creative you are at solving problems. Can you make a copy of that ingenious brain, export it, and upload it to the cloud for the rest of us to import it into our brains?

[@PWlangford1]

Wow my favourite instrument

[@HobbsHorror]

What a nice piece

[@AdventureswithJane]

Excellent, you've got some real talent. Always a pleasure to watch. Well done. :-) --Mark

[@pagewhite61]

Slim Potatohead, luthier! Very nice.

[@garethleitner9547]

Very impressive, Slim! Add luthier to your resume'!

[@bobshaw4063]

Slim I was very fascinated by your abilities in this vlog . Is there any thing you can't do my friend ? You seem to be the man of many talents . You did an awesome job repairing the mandolin . I hope you will eventually laearn how to play it and do a video for us all to see . May I ask what you did for a living in your working days ? Were you a builder , a carpenter a machinist or a mechanic ?

[@immostlyharmless]

Or perhaps a teacher, photographer or naturalist? Slim truly is a Renaissance Man!

[@danwhiteman2529]

Job Well Done! Thanks for sharing.

[@tammyandthetomcats8668]

As a proud owner of a 2006 Chalet A-Frame, Ive always enjoyed your channel. But I am also a mandolinist and I Really enjoyed you saving that good ol’ mando. If our paths ever cross, I’ll show you some bluegrass mandolin. Until then, work on your two-fingered chords and scales! And BTW, mandolin is the Best instrument. Enjoy!

[@SlimPotatohead]

Thanks Tammy! What neck of the woods you in? Will be travelling east soon. SP

[@tammyandthetomcats8668]

Slim Potatohead I am about as far west as you can get - in Portland Oregon. Let me know if/when you’d travel through!

[@anthonyjohn1791]

Good job

[@jeffreyvasby3230]

Hey Slim, Awsome job and video as always. I enjoy all your videos Brother and pray God's Blessings upon you and your family! Love and God Bless! Uncle Jeff!

[@davestambaugh7282]

Looks like the breakover angle is a whole two degrees. A whole two degrees. Wow. And he did not even have to put a sound post in it.

[@joelhill4107]

That is amazing! Couldn't have done better myself! Ha Ha! Am pretty handy with wood though. That is pretty awesome! Thanks Slim.

[@cajunjamis9001]

MANDOLIN....$50.00 LABOR.....$200.00.....MATERIAL & GLUE.....$10.00 JOB WELL DONE "PRICELESS" !!!!

[@dynocoach]

Great video. So how is your playing coming?

[@vivienne6004]

Hi Slim, been waiting for the next video

[@shadesofidaho]

Amazing transformation. Hide glue is usually used for repairs. NOT that I would have a clue how to use it. I used to play the fiddle and am also left handed But when I was taught I was taught right handed I had hoped after many years of not playing I could string it up backwards and just learn all over again left handed but it did not work for me. My fiddle is also in poor repair. Needs new pegs which I have but did not have the tool or know how to cut the taper into them to make them fit So I broke down and ought a new fiddle Investment 60 dollars shipped so not a huge investment. NOT that I can play it any better. Arthur has permanently come to visit and NT welcomed one bit. But I do pick it up and keep trying. My brain has forgotten the songs but my fingers still kind of remember. Interesting how that happens. Sooo did you find you had a knack for playing? I hope so. Music is a great partner.

[@kennyc388]

Anything on that junker that isn't screwed up?

[@SlimPotatohead]

Well...the tuning keys seem fine...! SP

[@noahcount7132]

You do seem to appreciate a challenge.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Brute for punishment really. Instrument craftsmen will burn me alive!!! SP

[@jgregory2165]

Nice job Slim. Now go learn to play that thing.

[@freezerfreezer9097]

Food for thought... I'm left handed... but I play all my instruments right handed... It's all going to seem foreign to you anyway... I would learn to play right handed if I were you... remember.. all intricate stuff you do you do with your left hand. Which is perfect for fretting a mandolin. Your right hand is just wrist action. Hand holding a pic. Just thought I'd pass that to you

[@deepriver3662]

You can never have enough clamps

[@ericzeigler8669]

You're a self-taught luthier!

[@vivienne6004]

Is there ANYTHING you won't tackle!

[@SlimPotatohead]

Brain Surgery? Wait, throw in a beer I'll try it! SP

[@iveyivey1298]

WOW

[@cyndifoore7743]

Did you get to learn to play?

[@SlimPotatohead]

Rather poorly I'm afraid! SP

[@ginabrown725]

@@SlimPotatohead I know you can improve if you wanted because I have been observing your many talents.

[@rosalindrosekiggg4127]

Did you get it for 50 or 40 ? In "raising the roof in Arizona" you said 40 and here you said 50.

[@rosalindrosekiggg4127]

probably 40 American and 50 Canadian

[@UncleBuckle50]

Southpaw Slim.

[@packiejoegilheany1171]

Can you come to the Bronx and repair my 54 Gibson ? It never plays the notes I want it to. You’re a poor mouth and would be most welcome in the only pub in nyc with a theatre and music 6 nights a week. No TVs ever ( except World Cup