How to Build a Carved-Top Mandolin
Our 2-disc DVD set is a course in craftsmanship with master mandolin maker Don MacRostie.
A detailed course from a master mandolin craftsman.Don MacRostie heads our R&D team, and his Red Diamond mandolins have earned a reputation as among the finest available. You'll benefit from Don's expertise in this 2-disc set, as he shares the techniques that produce a fine quality instrument you can be proud of. Start with our F-style Mandolin Kit or build from scratch. Three hours of step-by-step demonstrations help you get your instrument assembled and ready for finishing.
These DVDs are a course in craftsmanship. Don wastes no time, his presentation style is clear and helpful, and there are plenty of closeups showing you each tool and technique. The DVD format includes easy menu selections for quickly reviewing and finding the information you need.
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Contents, Disc 1 Introduction: Don MacRostie Gluing the linings to the sides Leveling the linings with a sanding stick Tips for bending your own sides Making body blocks Gluing the sides Graduating the top: outside Carving the scroll Sharpening gouges and chisels Graduating the top: inside Carving the curly maple back Fitting the tone bars Cutting the ƒ-holes Gluing the tone bars Gluing the top to the sides The Go-bar deck Carving a top or back from scratch Fitting the neck to the body Gluing the back onto the body Cutting a dovetail in the body Making a neck from scratch |
Contents, Disc 2 Routing for binding: router table Routing for binding: Dremel tool Hand-cutting the binding routs Binding the body Installing the truss rod Installing the peghead overlay Routing and binding the peghead Celluloid binding cautions Making a fingerboard Installing the frets Flush-sanding the peghead binding Final detailing on the body binding Installing the neck and fingerboard Installing the nut Installing tuners, tailpiece and bridge |
The classic shape and size of an F-style mandolin make them popular projects for the advanced builder. Our F5 Kit features high quality machined woods, and is a great way to start. Instrument kits save a lot of time spent roughing-in the instrument, but leave the fine work up to you.
DVD: These DVDs are not "region-specific," and are intended for worldwide use.
