A HUGE thank you to Woodcraft Gallery for their continued support of my channel. Shop online and find classes at https://www.woodcraft.com/ Another big thanks to https://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, https://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. ------------------------ I'm Anne of All Trades. I have a woodworking, blacksmithing and fabrication shop, a selection of furry friends, and an organic farm in Seattle, Washington. This channel is aimed at sharing my passion for working with my hands, being a good steward of the earth, and preserving antiquated skills and traditions. Help Support this project and others! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/anneofalltrades Merchandise - https://www.bonfire.com/store/anne-of-all-trades-store Other places you can find me. My website - https://www.anneofalltrades.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anneofalltrades Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/anneofalltrades My goal is to learn and share those techniques and skills that are in danger of becoming antiquated traditions. Whether it's carving spoons, making my own hand tools, or growing heirloom tomatoes, the farm and workshop definitely keep me busy and support on Patreon helps me to keep producing quality content to share on YouTube, Instagram, and my website. You can support me through your purchases. Some of these links are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I might earn a little extra if you click and there's a sale. Silicone Ring https://groovelife.com/pages/affiliates-anne Get my hoodie: http://amzn.to/2EyYqOk My safety glasses: http://amzn.to/2EzLA2r My shoes: http://amzn.to/2CUkFxA