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The Marlin Carver
1978
GALQ Vol.6#2 p.25
Rolfe Gerhardt
▪ The Marlin is a sign carving pantograph router with a lettering template clamped on one side and the sign board the other.
Solving the Maple Problem
1978
GALQ Vol.6#2 p.32 read this article
Rolfe Gerhardt
▪ Finding a good and consistent supplier of fine fiddleback of maple has been one of the greatest problems in mandolin building.
Spray Finishing Setup
1978
DS#85 BRB1 p.41
Rolfe Gerhardt
▪ That is, setting up the actual spray system from compressor to gun, with additional information about spray room accessories. It’s worth noting that in his update the author (a maker of top quality mandolins) mentions that he has abandoned lacquer in favor of waterborne products.
Making Lining Strips-One
1978
DS#71 LW p.92 read this article
Rolfe Gerhardt
▪ The author uses a gang saw to produce kerfed lining strips in quick fashion. With a drawing and a photo.
Vertical Belt Sander
1978
DS#81 LT p.82
Rolfe Gerhardt
▪ Remount a 6×48 belt sander on edge to find a variety of new uses.