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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               
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.