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Machines, benches, and work in progress.

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Mandolin back arch, curly mapleMandolin back arch, curly maple
Back of peghead veneer on jointBack of peghead veneer on joint
Guitar neck, peghead joint, mahoganyGuitar neck, peghead joint, mahogany
Guitar back, rosewood, bindingGuitar back, rosewood, binding
Guitar ribs, rosewoodGuitar ribs, rosewood
Neck dovetail joint — heel test-fit into the mortise, mahogany, glue smudges show where it was pared for a tighter seatNeck dovetail joint — heel test-fit into the mortise, mahogany, glue smudges show where it was pared for a tighter seat
F-model mandolin — back, curly maple, brushed with amber varnishF-model mandolin — back, curly maple, brushed with amber varnish
Mando sides, curly maple, willow liningsMando sides, curly maple, willow linings
Binding jigBinding jig
Inlay pattern, pearlInlay pattern, pearl
Shell blanks — paper templates taped on, mother-of-pearl and abalone shell, routed cavity visible behindShell blanks — paper templates taped on, mother-of-pearl and abalone shell, routed cavity visible behind
Pearl blanksPearl blanks
Neck mortiseNeck mortise
Unknowable depthsUnknowable depths
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