Summer 2013 Newsletter

[Charlie Schultz]

Hello everyone!

The "Reclaimed Materials" Challenge has ended!
A big thanks to all those that participated, even if you went over the $100 limit or didn't finish.
Check out the entries and vote for your favorite here: http://www.mimf.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=2332

Birthday Auction
Happy sweet 16th birthday to the MIMF! Our birthday auction kicks off this weekend and runs until 9 PM server time (US CDT) on Sunday, July 14th. We've got:
* A small sprayer from Matthew Lau
* A custom made open back banjo rim
* An 8 inch banjo pot assembly
* Claro walnut and myrtle Back and side sets
* MIMF plans
* Mother of pearl blanks
* Other?
Check it out here: http://www.mimf.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=23

MIMF Archtop Project
Michael Lewis is still looking for a little help on the MIMF archtop project, check out the discussion here: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=540

Like the MIMF on Facebook!
We're sociable! Like us here: https://www.facebook.com/MIMForum
Please don't post instrument questions on Facebook, we'll mainly use it for announcements and other news about the forum (e.g. server outages, etc.).

But wait, there's more! We've resurrected our YouTube channel (thanks Clint Searcy) and we're looking for content. Let us know if you have something (must be non-commercial and not show unsafe tool usage). If we accept your video, in appreciation I'll give you an MIMF plan of your choice or an item from our CafePress store.

MIMF stuff
Old MIMF shirts getting pretty grotty? Had sleeves cut off and sewn back on?? We've got a CafePress store now open, featuring the original MIMF artwork (thanks to Dan Sharp) on t-shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs and steins. The forum gets 20% of the sales price. For info, photos and the shop link, see here: http://www.mimf.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=2333

We're also adding a measured drawing of a Martin tenor guitar (O18T) to our plans list soon, thanks Erik Stookey!

Affiliates
Please help support the MIMF by purchasing through (clicking on) our links to Amazon and Woodcraft (see the home page footer).

Thanks! And thanks to all of you who do this and also those who make direct contributions.

Staff
As always, my thanks and appreciation to the excellent MIMF volunteer staff: Mark Swanson, Barry Daniels, Greg Robinson and Jim McConkey.

Thanks for your support!