tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.comments2014-02-10T13:12:28.775+00:00Mandolin Obsessionrichard hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02841461509787373227noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-79986677747956545532014-02-10T13:12:28.775+00:002014-02-10T13:12:28.775+00:00I feel for you Richard! Although I'm trying to...I feel for you Richard! Although I'm trying to use hide glue wherever possible lately, I don't trust myself to have the bridge clamped in place quickly enough, and I'll probably stay with Titebond for this task. I hope you can resurrect things!Wood With Stringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04862734986553177643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-68126072471974507652013-05-24T06:18:12.568+00:002013-05-24T06:18:12.568+00:00Hi there. May I please use one of your images of y...Hi there. May I please use one of your images of your finished ukuleles as the background for my website?Jim Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778525675148987586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-58611226391441633772013-05-19T00:16:43.329+00:002013-05-19T00:16:43.329+00:00Clever! Let's see those chips fly!Clever! Let's see those chips fly!Wood With Stringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04862734986553177643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-39015631527316858412013-01-06T23:35:42.944+00:002013-01-06T23:35:42.944+00:00Fabulous work Richard. I envy you for your patienc...Fabulous work Richard. I envy you for your patience!Wood With Stringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04862734986553177643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-66583950499483995582012-12-17T11:58:28.954+00:002012-12-17T11:58:28.954+00:00No shoes. Just admiring comments and best wishes f...No shoes. Just admiring comments and best wishes for the festive season and the year beyond!Wood With Stringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04862734986553177643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-71800085035722017642012-11-24T12:05:48.069+00:002012-11-24T12:05:48.069+00:00Hi Joel,
I am still looking to sell the cittern. ...Hi Joel,<br /><br />I am still looking to sell the cittern. If you are interested then please get in touch at richard.s.hale@gmail.com<br /><br />best wishes,<br /><br />Richardrichard hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841461509787373227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-71257244402977322952012-11-23T16:19:36.459+00:002012-11-23T16:19:36.459+00:00Hey there my good man! Any chance you're still...Hey there my good man! Any chance you're still looking to sell that Cittern you finished last year? <br /><br />I'd love to hear about it!<br />Joel MankeyMonkeyManStudioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10469163714706636073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-85703478044487517842012-05-08T09:19:26.902+00:002012-05-08T09:19:26.902+00:00Richard, I had the same reaction when I priced the...Richard, I had the same reaction when I priced the Allen mandolin tailpieces. I like fellow blogger Gary Nava's <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mjYc4Lb7YJE/TwXNBS7hmOI/AAAAAAAACUw/8Y4cBmOPHPY/s400/tailpiece2.JPG" rel="nofollow">alternative tailpiece.</a>Wood With Stringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04862734986553177643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-26561455231975578552012-04-23T10:42:30.690+00:002012-04-23T10:42:30.690+00:00Looks great Richard!Looks great Richard!Wood With Stringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04862734986553177643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-29805786424617431162012-03-26T10:35:45.441+00:002012-03-26T10:35:45.441+00:00Good luck!Good luck!Peter Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04750958946589052344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-57801528437383184662012-03-26T09:35:35.218+00:002012-03-26T09:35:35.218+00:00Peter,
my courage failed me! I did make some up, ...Peter,<br /><br />my courage failed me! I did make some up, but I don't think I have got it right yet - it was really thin and watery. However, I am determined to use hide glue for the fretboard - wish me luck.richard hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841461509787373227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-56478950418395406522012-03-25T23:49:12.038+00:002012-03-25T23:49:12.038+00:00Richard, in the interests of authenticity I though...Richard, in the interests of authenticity I thought you might take the plunge and use hide glue for this job. I don't blame you for "sticking" with Titebond though - I know I would have!Peter Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04750958946589052344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-91029373313821063892012-01-11T22:39:05.031+00:002012-01-11T22:39:05.031+00:00Thank you for this comment - it was very useful. I...Thank you for this comment - it was very useful. I did add a decorative piece to cover the gap. When I make my next mould I will be trying to reduce this problem, if it is possible, by changing the shape of the area where the end cap is glued on. best regards, Richardrichard hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841461509787373227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-8940717201035094442012-01-10T10:14:57.678+00:002012-01-10T10:14:57.678+00:00I'm using google translator, you had this prob...I'm using google translator, you had this problem that you place the final piece in the box Mandolin Italian is very common, if ever fixed in this region has some decorative bead is made just to hide any imperfections in the region, this happens in the bouzouki Too I, summarizing the project you did not miss that part is normal not close 100% is acceptable when staying a minimum of 98 to 96% closed then place a decorative inlay, I have helped.Luthier Porto Alegrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11490384001657992060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-18829922739662725572011-11-14T00:36:27.324+00:002011-11-14T00:36:27.324+00:00Sounds like you have the right mindset Richard. L...Sounds like you have the right mindset Richard. Looking ahead to your next instrument and working out how to improve your process sounds like a recipe for (eventual) success!Wood With Stringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04862734986553177643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-88911439769853542792011-10-10T02:33:06.814+00:002011-10-10T02:33:06.814+00:00Richard, you have the patience of a saint - it loo...Richard, you have the patience of a saint - it looks extremely challenging!Wood With Stringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04862734986553177643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-49148781914117794752011-07-11T01:01:49.709+00:002011-07-11T01:01:49.709+00:00Richard, where the bowl back is concerned, the min...Richard, where the bowl back is concerned, the mind boggles! I'm looking forward to watching this mysterious process unfold!Wood With Stringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04862734986553177643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-34092286237461193992010-10-10T19:18:02.001+00:002010-10-10T19:18:02.001+00:00Dear Richard H
As Chairman of the Mandolin Obsess...Dear Richard H<br /><br />As Chairman of the Mandolin Obsession Socity for the East Anglia region, I am writing on behalf of our members to express their extreme disappointment and sadness at the lack of recent activity on your website. <br /><br />Many of our members just don't know what to do with themselves now and some have even had to seek counselling. For one member the situation has become so desperate she has lost all hope in life and is now working with Scientists. <br /><br />Please start regular posts as soon as possible and bring a little light back into the lives of our members before it is too late. <br /><br />Thank you <br /><br />Chairman And TreasurerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-7082202666245213212010-10-10T18:57:00.648+00:002010-10-10T18:57:00.648+00:00Fabulous!Fabulous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-80405257357242860132009-11-07T20:32:32.103+00:002009-11-07T20:32:32.103+00:00Octave looking great. Beautiful looking wood. 2/10...Octave looking great. Beautiful looking wood. 2/10 though for the typing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08323167238141425965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-67535480927667515362009-07-07T19:35:17.187+00:002009-07-07T19:35:17.187+00:00Glad to hear that Hale Musical Enterprises is stil...Glad to hear that Hale Musical Enterprises is still in business as the members of our Club - the Mandolin Appreciation Society - have been missing your updates. <br /><br />But no photo update ? That is a disappointment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-65695727037695841272009-05-15T19:30:00.000+00:002009-05-15T19:30:00.000+00:00Worth waiting for!Worth waiting for!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-35441046611531037352009-04-21T20:57:00.000+00:002009-04-21T20:57:00.000+00:00Looking good!Looking good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-87576853831547639682008-11-24T17:47:00.000+00:002008-11-24T17:47:00.000+00:00Fabulous tiling! Where are the coat hooks going?Fabulous tiling! Where are the coat hooks going?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473639.post-1622992190966894902008-08-14T18:33:00.000+00:002008-08-14T18:33:00.000+00:00Looks Good! Looking forward to seeing it come ali...Looks Good! Looking forward to seeing it come alive!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com