Birthday Contest
Birthday contest- post photos/stories of instruments with an MIMF connection (e.g. inspired by or completed largely due to the MIMF). Optionally, build an MIMF-connected instrument. Top 3 entries...
View ArticleMini-auction #3 (closed 9 PM server time June 4th)
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View ArticleMini-auction #2 (closed 9 PM server time April 23rd)
Rules, etc. see http://www.mimf.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=4919Statistics: Total topics 5 — Total posts 29
View ArticleFinal auction, ends July 5th (closed)
This auction ends on the MIMF's birthday, July 5th and midnight US CDT.Rules, etc. see http://www.mimf.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=4919Statistics: Total topics 9 — Total posts 45
View ArticleMini-auction #1 (closed, closes 9 PM server time March 25th)
Rules, etc. see http://www.mimf.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=4919Statistics: Total topics 2 — Total posts 18
View ArticleAuctions
On-going auctions. You must be a legitimately registered MIMF member to participate in our actions. The money raised here helps us pay the server bills. If you have something to donate, please contact...
View ArticleChocolate!
In honor of the MIMF founder, Ms. Deb Suran. Post your favorite recipes that use chocolate!Statistics: Total topics 2 — Total posts 2
View ArticleThe party!
MIMF birthday topics, rememberances, etc.Statistics: Total topics 3 — Total posts 35
View ArticleProduct & Component Reviews (test)
A place for informative reviews of components used in instrument construction. If you want a specific category added, please PM me. To make the reviews useful, please copy/paste the following template...
View ArticleBuilder's Groups
Builder's Groups AnnouncementsStatistics: Total topics 2 — Total posts 9
View ArticleJam Session
The place to chat with your fellow MIMForum members about whatever you want that doesn't relate to instruments, or isn't specific to one instrument family. Pull up a chair, grab a cold one out of the...
View ArticleBuilders' Supplies and Services
Registered members, you may place your commercial ads here (there are no longer any fees for this). The MIMF plans are here. And the occasional "help wanted".Statistics: Total topics 50 — Total posts...
View ArticleClassified Ads
Registered members only may use this section for placing free, non-commercial ads for tangible goods.Statistics: Total topics 111 — Total posts 253
View ArticleCAD/CAM/CNC - hardware and software and its uses in luthiery
CAD/CAM/CNC - hardware and software and its uses in luthieryStatistics: Total topics 2 — Total posts 12
View ArticleGlues and Finishes
TEST ON SCRAP FIRST! If your question is about repair work, either regluing or refinishing, please post it in our Repair Section.Statistics: Total topics 520 — Total posts 5284
View ArticleTools and Jigs
Questions about tools and jigs you want to buy/build/modify.Statistics: Total topics 633 — Total posts 7571
View ArticleWood and Materials Q&A
Ask your wood and other materials questions here. Please DO NOT post pictures and ask us to identify your wood, we have found that accurate ID is nearly impossible, and such discussions will be...
View ArticleWind, Percussion, and Miscellaneous and Experimental Instruments
Statistics: Total topics 101 — Total posts 958
View ArticleString Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
If you have a string instrument of any kind that needs fixing, a mistake you made in building a new instrument that you need to "disappear," or a question about the ethics of altering an older...
View ArticleOther Stringed Instruments
If it's not a guitar or a bass guitar discussion, and it's got strings, put it here.Statistics: Total topics 290 — Total posts 2589
View ArticleBowed Stringed Instruments and Bows
Please put any questions about repairing your instrument or the finish on it in our Repairs section.Statistics: Total topics 112 — Total posts 1041
View ArticleArchtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Please put your pickup/wiring discussions in the Electronics section; and put discussions about repair issues, including fixing errors in new instruments, in the Repairs section.Statistics: Total...
View ArticleSolid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Please put your pickup/wiring discussions in the Electronics section; and put discussions about repair issues, including "disappearing" errors in new instruments, in the Repairs section.Statistics:...
View ArticleFlat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Please put your pickup/wiring discussions in the Electronics section; and put discussions about repair issues, including fixing errors in new instruments, in the Repairs section.Statistics: Total...
View ArticleThe "Try Something New" Challenge (Closed)
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View ArticleThe "Reclaimed Materials" Challenge (closed)
Opens April 1st!Statistics: Total topics 12 — Total posts 358
View ArticleThe Local Materials Challenge (Closed)
Here is where you put your entries.Statistics: Total topics 16 — Total posts 480
View ArticleChallenges
The "Try Something Different" Challenge is closed.Statistics: Total topics 11 — Total posts 186
View ArticleGiveaways
All giveaways end on July 5th at midnight US central time.Statistics: Total topics 2 — Total posts 13
View ArticleMIMF 25th Anniversary
July 5th 2022 is the 25th anniversary of the Musical Instrument Makers ForumStatistics: Total topics 0 — Total posts 0
View ArticleIntroduce yourself here!
New to the forum? Feel free to introduce yourself here.Statistics: Total topics 72 — Total posts 279
View ArticleThe Soundhole
Talk with the MIMForum staff! This is the section for discussing the workings of this forum. Your suggestions always welcome!Statistics: Total topics 59 — Total posts 441
View ArticleFrequently Asked Questions
"New Builder's miniFAQ", "Going full-time pro miniFAQ", "Buzz FAQ", "Posting photos", Interviews. The MIMF library is also available to registered and logged in members.Statistics: Total topics 8 —...
View ArticleForum Rules
If you have not read the MIMForum FAQ and the MIMForum Policy Statement, please do so now!Statistics: Total topics 2 — Total posts 2
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