Builder's PageIn this page you can see what other builders have created following my builds and prints.
Send me pictures of your completed build and I will add them here... July 08, 2021
Larry Nixon Completed his Octave Mandolin build recently and just sent me these pics.. Larry did a stunning job.. Well done! "Thanks Tomy, attached are shots of my build of the Octave mandolin. I made a slight modification in the body shape and used my own headstock. I used the bird’s eye maple for back and sides and Sitka spruce for the top. This was my 9th build. All the others were A style mandolins. I appreciate all the info on your site. Thanks again.
October 05, 2020
James Rosenholm completed his Octave Mandolin Build last May and sent me these pictures. James OM looks great!! "It's Been a journey! You were so much help in this. Thanks.." March 03, 2020
I always love to receive feedback from the builders that have bought and use my blueprints. Here another great example of beautiful craftmanship by Jerry Samples. Here are the picture and note that Jerry sent me... thanks for sharing. I delivered the octave mandolin to its new home yesterday. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the the plans I bought from you even though I made some changes to make it mine. Your method graduating the top and the method you used to set the neck angle was also very helpful. The sound turned out with a very nice tone that is crisp, loud, and great sustain. The wood i used is Honduran mahogany back, sides and neck, the top is Engelmann spruce, the binding is curly maple. Again thanks Jerry Samples SMI custom guitar This Curly Walnut toolchest was build by Joel Shappell.Here's what Joel said;
The wood was found in the hayloft of my buddies farm. Two large walnut slabs. It was put there by his wife's great grandfather is their best guess. It was challenging wood due to the dry rot and bug holes. Finish is blonde shellac. Red velvet on the interior drawers. I'll be giving the chest to my buddies family in a few weeks. I purchased your plans as I liked the design and your videos are top notch. I changed the drawer layout. Also the bottom board was changed as I has weak wood on the bottom sides due to excessive bug holes. I also used CA glue and other bits to repair a few places in the woods weak spots which I hope can't be noticed. I hope to make one of your instruments one day. Joel S. This white Oak toolchest was build By Donald Baty. Donald build this chest for his brother, Here's what he wrote: "He was expecting a box that could be carried with one hand. He didn't really know what to expect, but knew it would be nice. He was blown away.....over the top he said. So blessed to pass it on to three other generations. It should be around for 100 years, if treated as we know it should be. Such a joy to make, I now want one. Thank you for the plans.....a great help. Look forward to hooking up with you in the future. Thank you once again....Donald Baty.." Piano end grain cutting board
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This Piano end grain cutting board was build by Steve Schuster.
Steve buid this board as a gift for his mother in law.
"She was extremely impressed and almost cried. I doubt it will ever be used as a cutting board!"
Steve buid this board as a gift for his mother in law.
"She was extremely impressed and almost cried. I doubt it will ever be used as a cutting board!"
