Blog #10:  Greetings!  Putting on the fingerboard  in the workshop.  I have a three step process that I feel makes for excellent action:

Step 1:  Flatten the neck where the fingerboard will be glued.

Step 2:  Glue fingerboard on without fret or binding and then flatten again.

Step 3:  Put binding and frets in and flatten one more time.

This three step process ensures great action, no fret buzz, and no fingerboard extention dip.  Playability and intonation play a very large part in having an excellent mandolin.  Until next time,

Marty

Inserting truss rod

Clamping on fingerboard