Neopolitan Mandolin

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Full-scale mandolin based on dimensions of a wooden instrument: https://youtu.be/VRPSE-dukQE Before investing 40 hours in printing this, please note: Mandolin strings exert tension over 5kg each. With eight strings, that means more than 40kg (88 pounds) of constant pressure trying to collapse the device. I make no guarantee that this device will not self-destruct in your hands, causing potentially severe harm. You assume this risk if you choose to proceed. The quality of printing will significantly affect its strength. This is not a beginner project. You must have an excellent command of your printer and be able to achieve high-quality results even with significant overhangs. The joints are deliberately tight, requiring smoothing with a rasp and sandpaper for assembly. I have no idea how well it plays. I'm not a mandolinist. As mentioned earlier, I can't guarantee its structural integrity. Soon as I get it strung, I'll try to post a video featuring sound. If I survive the stringing process. Neapolitan mandolins typically feature a single hole instead of two F holes. I simply prefer this design. You will need: A large-volume printer with a 300mm X 300mm or larger build area (CR-10, Tevo Tornado). Any attempt to slice this up for smaller printers would require splitting the bowl, which is... unpleasant. Approximately 750 grams of plastic Tuning machines: http://a.co/2qpEzXG Mandolin strings with loop ends Adhesive: E6000 or cyanoacrylate Around 30 hours of printing time for just the bowl. Tips: Print in the current orientation. Use supports only where they touch the baseplate. Print the bowl with 0.2mm layers, allowing you to cut out the F holes and fretboard peg hole in the bowl. Print it robustly. I used four walls.