Mike Nelson's Mandolin Page

Rib bending: Pictures and descriptions on how to do this easily and safely Thicknessing the ribs Conversion of a pillar drill into a vertical drum sander Arching method This is an illustrated description of the method I was taught for violin family instruments Chladni pattern plate tuning This is an illustrated description of how I tune the plates of a mandolin. I first used this method when making violin family instruments. Trussrods Everything I know about how they work and how to use them. Instrument gallery Pictures of some the instruments I have made. Links to other makers of repute. Email me if you have any comments

Chladni plate tuning method