Building a Mandolin // Woodworking

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4 жыл бұрын

A HUGE thank you to Woodcraft Gallery for their continued support of my channel. Shop online and find classes at www.woodcraft.com
Another big thanks to www.StewMac.com for sending specialized tools and supplies for the mandolin building class. For a list of supplies we ordered through Stewmac, check out my blog post about building a mandolin on my website, www.anneofalltrades.com
Another bucket list project was tackled this year in the form of building my first mandolin. I've been tinkering around on the mandolin since I was 13 years old, and building my own was actually the catalyst to start woodworking as an adult, but it took me seven years and a push from my good friend Austin Papp to actually do it. He, our friend Jeremy and I converged at our mutual friend Caleb James (a planemaker you might have heard of)'s shop to see if we couldn't build a mandolin (mostly from scratch) in five days' time. Even with three fairly experienced woodworkers and one very talented instrument maker on the job, it was a pretty hefty endeavor, but one we pulled off with flying colors. All of us finished the five days with a playable instrument in hand, and I brought mine proudly back to Seattle for some finishing touches and many years of playing enjoyment ahead. In this video you'll see a very condensed version of the mandolin building process, from carving the arch top and bottom, tuning the top, shaping the neck, fitting the truss rod, sizing, pressing and filing the frets, and sooooo much more. I couldn't be happier with my instrument and cannot WAIT to build another one.
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@humnpwr 4 жыл бұрын

Now that is definitely the best mandolin video on the internet. I’m a retired scenic carpenter, I have built many things and still carve walking sticks. Next I’m going to make a mandolin like yours. Great video.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

That makes me happy to hear! Thanks for the compliments

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

Bonus video of you just playing the mandolin for a like ten minutes please! :-)

@woogaloo 4 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking - where's a video of her just playing?! lol

@mirandajohnson9559 4 жыл бұрын

I love that!! "Sitting in the garden I build, in the chair that I built, playing the mandolin that I built." 💕💕💕 So awesome 🙌🙌🙌

@learningcenter4u 3 жыл бұрын

I have built many instruments from Dulcimers, Mandolins, Wood top banjos and Harps to Flutes, Bones, and Whistles. A Mandolin is no easy build. Good for you !

@clydedecker765 4 жыл бұрын

I stand in awe of your multi-field talents. I grew up with a large family of musicians (mostly aunts, uncles, and cousins) and dearly loved the sounds they made with Mandolins, banjos, guitars, violins (fiddles), harmonicas, tubs, spoons, and even pianos, accordions (and various squeezeboxes) and of course voices. All had other jobs and played mostly for church and family. And they all played several instruments. Me? I'm a putz and pluck AT it and don't play it. BUT I do appreciate it. Thanks for being a Mandolinist. A great instrument. Looking forward to some serious finishing work and the NEXT one.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! The next one is inevitable ;)

@charlenenagel7962 4 жыл бұрын

VERY VERY COOL! I am a violinist and grew up with a family friend who had a violin making shop. Some of my fondest childhood memories were of the sights and smells of that shop and the wonderful instruments that were created. I always thought it would be a wonderful thing to learn how to build one myself. Good on you for doing it!!!

@daveharrington7500 4 жыл бұрын

P.S. One thing I love about your videos is the joy you show in your total self as you work.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

It's hard to hide joy when you're having fun!

@JSmith-mu3fq 5 ай бұрын

It seriously doesn't get any better than this.... ❤️💪

@daveharrington7500 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anne for being the person you are. You are an inspiration.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

You are too kind Dave!

@scottyadon6006 4 жыл бұрын

I remember the feeling of playing my first violin build, for the first time. We strung it up "In the white" just to hear the sound. I do this now for all of my builds. Your mandolin looks and sounds great. I hope you keep building instruments. There is nothing better than playing an instrument that you built.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Oh I absolutely will. I've already got plans to!

@wholecirclehomestead2529 4 жыл бұрын

That country bumpkinness is truly inspiring.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

haha glad to hear it!

@nicktucker1477 4 жыл бұрын

I only started teaching myself the mandalin a few months ago. Wanted to learn the fiddle but figured this would be easier to learn then string on string with no frets. Enjoyed your video. Thanks

@patrick4625 5 ай бұрын

That's a beautiful mandolin Anne.... Nicely done.... 🤙

@scottsimpey2965 4 жыл бұрын

That is a gorgeous mandolin that has a beautiful sound. It was great to see the process of building that and you explaining the whole process and all the tools that were used.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

@rtoguidver3651 2 жыл бұрын

You earned the right to - "Show Off"

@guitarnut97 4 жыл бұрын

So it's an ANNE-dolin! Nice work!

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

ha! It sure is.

@franktaccetta784 4 жыл бұрын

Anne of MANY talents,

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jnix112 4 жыл бұрын

The line at the end about sitting on a chair you built in the garden you built playing the mandolin you built perfectly captures what’s so wonderful about this video! (And what you do in general!) love it!

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It was a fun moment to realize the depth of that accomplishment. Made me smile big.

@facelessman3685 2 жыл бұрын

and now Anne is a Luthier as well! Nice build.

@bengormly41 4 жыл бұрын

Building a mandolin was the whole reason I got into wood working as well! Yours turned out MUCH nicer than mine lol. It looks and sound awsome.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Ha! That's awesome. Thank you!

@bengormly41 4 жыл бұрын

@@AnneofAllTrades also, you should check out obrienguitars.com. he offers a modernized french polish course (both live and a downloadable video) that helped me out a lot. If you want you can see the results I get on Instagram @bgormly31. Still new, but it works quite well.

@pteddie6965 4 жыл бұрын

Is there anything that you can't do? The mandolin is beautiful and it was a lot of fun to watch you build it and explain some of the process to us.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

haha oh there's plenty I can't do, but I do love trying new things! Thanks for watching :)

@bluecurlygirl 4 жыл бұрын

Well done. What a fabulous build. Nice bit of playing too. You should be very proud.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@rick91443 4 жыл бұрын

Blown away by your multiple TALENTS...cheers...rr Normandy, France

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@fynbo1007 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to hearing more from your beautiful new mandolin. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you and your family

@secollectiv5086 4 жыл бұрын

That look awesome! And I love the way mandolin sounds it’s just so relaxing

@JohnOCFII 4 жыл бұрын

Made me smile. Fantastic story to go along with that beautiful creation. Thanks for sharing.

@russellknox2758 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool! I loved the end where you were sitting in your self made garden, in your self made chair, playing your self made mandolin.

@zarchy55 4 жыл бұрын

My mandolin project has been sitting half finished for about 25 years. You just inspired me to revisit it. Great video! Enjoyed your playing at the end too. :)

@alternativetech 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing build Anne and in your garden setting, you play so well the joy of your achievement is self evident

@oralabihai459 8 ай бұрын

Aloha Anne from Hilo , Hawaii,,, love the Energy behind the Instrument,,,,, i ordered myself years Back from StewMac,, it was a introduction to the Campfire Shape,,, this Kit ,, i got , i did build it in Eugene , Oregon,, Back in 2007 to 2010,, but being a Luthier myself,, i started building Hawaiian Ukulele's in Lahaina , Maui in 2005 , was when in Started,,,, being Oregon as the Moment , i built a few Ukulele's , repair , and thru "WOODCRAFT" in Coburg , Eugene,, i diid my first class , building a hawaiian Ukulele , and did a second class at Pats Carpentry shop , but i am back in Hilo , Hawaii,, i did play Traditional Music in Eugene with the Mele Aloha Group, for a few years,, i hope the Music Event in Eugene called "Uketoberfest" is still alive,, , keep building ,, Oral in Hilo, Hawaii

@pedalman4595 4 жыл бұрын

Anne your joint is the best because you are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep it up. Your Amazing, Deal with it !!!!! :)

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

ha! You are too kind.

@ramezhabashi1138 5 ай бұрын

Amazing, and I actually envy you on such experience of building your own mandolin. Greetings from Egypt.

@inlikeflnt 2 жыл бұрын

Totally cool Anne, just a dream to watch you do your stuff

@robertmizek3315 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Anne. I’m a new fan. Love the use of the travesher. I’ve not seen one used before on mandolins. Not only did you build a very challenging and wonderful instrument, you get it. As an instrument maker for over 40 years I can tell you that you’re 100% right that the tension builds up the closer you get to a completed instrument. Every little detail counts and you have to be 100% focused as you complete the build. Finishing is another area that can ruin days of careful work. Sunbursts cover mistakes, even at the Pro level. Keep making great videos!

@hotgoalie11565 4 жыл бұрын

Not only does it look great, it sounds great. Nice job!

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@THISisglmicle 4 жыл бұрын

So much talent, so inspirational. I can’t help but smile while watching your channel.

@mikethompson6713 4 жыл бұрын

Good lord girl, is there no end to your talents. 😁❤️. Thanks for sharing your wonderful stories.

@davidmcduffie1398 4 жыл бұрын

Another great job Anna. I love the wood that you used for the build, especially the dark stripe down the center of the front !!! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!! By the way, you play very well ! THANKS FOR SHARING.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@madroot 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@jude.v25 4 жыл бұрын

Found myself smiling at the end of the video! Guess that means you did a good job with the build, playing it and the video. Thanks.

@JhaeMo777 4 жыл бұрын

Living the dream there Anne...very inspirational and wonderful work!!!

@hugestudiosdenver 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Blossom !Great work ! Thanks for sharing !

@gdpjm 13 күн бұрын

You should visit Don MacRostie near Athens, Ohio. He is one of the finest mandolin makers in the US. Don and I (I make violins) have been friends for thirty years. Not only a great maker, also a great person.

@michaelmueller8976 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anne! You have it going on!

@torinhalsey6313 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's about 15 different kinds of awesome.

@louietesta3752 4 жыл бұрын

Ann What can’t you do ? This is just amazing, and has to be such a rewarding feeling to have made this woodworking masterpiece on your own. Very impressive, is all I can say. It’s a beautiful looking instrument. Loved the video, enjoy your new mandolin. Louie USA 🇺🇸

@rickshick8544 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness I love it and the tune at the end is the cherry on top! Thank you. I bought my Gibson mandolin in the summer of 1964 and it has given me many hours of joy over the decades, none at all to my wife who had to endure the sounds of me trying to tune it.

@Shadow-ol2ik 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing! Two thumbs up

@carllatta871 4 жыл бұрын

God Bless you girl, keep building.

@danaowen9014 4 жыл бұрын

The mandolin looks great Anna and congrats on being able to build one.

@jonathanhorne5125 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Instrument!

@tacratt6091 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! And the mandolin looks great also!

@Aleph_Null_Audio 4 жыл бұрын

Blonde mandolins are so rare, it makes more of a statement than a burst. I natural finish says to me that you're proud of the wood you selected and want the world to see it.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@IEnjoyCreatingVideos 4 жыл бұрын

Great work on the mandolin Anne! Thank you very much for sharing the video with us.👌👍😎JP

@laurenrizzuto878 4 жыл бұрын

You have to be the most, all around, talented person I've ever known about. What a blessing to watch you bring us all your passions. Thank you for sharing them with us. I enjoy every minute of your videos.

@LeJimster 4 жыл бұрын

Really impressive, looks beautiful.

@timothyeldridge6822 2 жыл бұрын

This video is excellent! You are an inspiration!

@jasonkelley3197 4 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable talent. Great job.

@BruceAUlrich 4 жыл бұрын

Great job walking us through the process and it looks beautiful!

@susanjoynersnodgrass9766 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully made!

@ChiefMoonChunks 4 жыл бұрын

That sure does have a good sound to it! You play it well, too!

@stevesstrings5243 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your beautiful mandolin build! You are an inspiration to us all!

@skewedmaker 4 жыл бұрын

That is beautiful and sounds great, too! It's wonderful to see someone use a passion for doing one thing create something that feeds another passion. Very inspiring!

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@hannahcruz1440 4 жыл бұрын

I play the Violin and Cello so you can see why I am so happy that you are able to build your favorite instrument.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

It truly is an incredible thing to play an instrument I've made. A long while ago I made a ukulele from a kit, but that wasn't nearly the scale of project or sense of accomplishment.

@kiwdwks 4 жыл бұрын

Beyond words Anne..so awesome!! Definitely be proud of that!

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark! I am :)

@Bluenautilus843 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely craftsmanship!

@jimw544 4 жыл бұрын

Great Job Anne!

@sweetbloodsmusic8279 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work

@Grunt49 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent !

@vincentnikonchuk4776 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!!!

@timmcarthur9220 4 жыл бұрын

Great Job!!!

@hendrikluurtsema 4 жыл бұрын

I loved watching this. the mandolin sounds great too!

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@brucestuart8180 4 жыл бұрын

Awsome Anne!! Just awesome. Really great build. Cheers

@kidndn 4 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@mrstan3997 4 жыл бұрын

Anne, You're an amazing craftsperson, keep it going. Very enjoyable channel.

@llapmsp 4 жыл бұрын

You have such an infectious enthusiasm, attitude and drive for what you do. Thank you .

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

no, thank YOU! Kind words go a very long way in this world.

@hamijoh 4 жыл бұрын

So impressive. Great job.

@sonambum7803 4 жыл бұрын

Love the mandolin

@ranielson2854 Жыл бұрын

✨Anne✨ Please share more videos playing your awesome-wonderfully hand crafted Mandolin that you so patiently created here…. I fully enjoyed seeing it in your eyes and smiles, that you shared here 💞 Is so touchingly real! You certainly have the gift in your HEART to share your own personal JOY with others!! I personally Thank You for sharing this Joy with this awesome video of your Love for life and handcrafted items! ✨You are a Totally amazing person!✨ Thank you Anne! 👍 Your work is outstandingly beautiful! 💞

@dalejones4186 4 жыл бұрын

Loved watching the build. Thank you for sharing Anne.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sylvestresanchez4848 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you.

@leebarnhart9725 4 жыл бұрын

I've always admired the craftsmanship and knowledge that goes in to making musical instruments like this. No surprise that you excel at it. Got to say it yet once more... You're an amazing person Anne Briggs. Proud to know you.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lee, you are too kind.

@mt-nv4jd 3 жыл бұрын

It is a beautiful instrument.

@LuckyEleven1177 4 жыл бұрын

I love all of your videos. I enjoyed this one so very much. What first drew me to your channel was that you’re female. Then it was the variety. Then the detailed show and tell. For awhile things got more general, and while I still enjoyed it, this feels like getting back to full bodied AOAT, and I can’t wait for that bell to ring me on your next posting. Cheers!

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words! I've got some really fun stuff I'm especially excited coming out over the next couple months!!

@markfinney8783 4 жыл бұрын

Absolute legend.

@joshuarodriguez5879 4 жыл бұрын

Love this work; inspiring & motivational

@bobbonham4823 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's terrific. You are such a talented person.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@AndreaMazzini 4 жыл бұрын

That’s relatable, I got into woodworking because I wanted to build a guitar. Glad I did. Thanks for sharing this.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Oh really! That's awesome.

@mr.gabriel382 4 жыл бұрын

Great work! I agree with you on the blond color.

@leveljoe 4 жыл бұрын

I easily could have watched a much longer (45-60 min) video on this. That is an incredible accomplishment for a woodworker, I never would have thought or attempted it. Kudos to you young lady!

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Perhaps someday I'll share a longer version of the process. It was such a fun build and I have many hours of footage, but I know I've got a tough time sticking through more than a 15 minute video, so I generally try to time them accordingly.

@sandrazern649 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! You are so inspiring!

@athmostafa2462 4 жыл бұрын

AMAZING job .🌷🌷

@MsBluegrassBass 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@Gforceracing20 4 жыл бұрын

Looks and Sounds Fantastic!

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@TheBookerstein 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Loved it

@artfulcoyote 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic project Anne! Lol garden, chair, and mandolin very nice!!

@seasurfer10 4 жыл бұрын

Your work is so beautiful!

@richardreynolds9389 4 жыл бұрын

Not only was the build very interesting, you play well too.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@PappyJag1 4 жыл бұрын

Great Job Miss Anne, The mandolin is amazing and I can watch you play all day.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DavidWaller123 4 жыл бұрын

There's people in this world that are famous that haven't come close to the accomplishments or achievements of Anne. It's unfortunate that most of the world doesn't get to know or see the amazing talents of this lady. She's a true inspiration of what I hope my two girls can become when they grow up to be women.