King Brown's Corner

I built my first Mandolin in 1986 after being inspired by a fellow member of the Cardwell County Bluegrass Band. Bob Hull was our Banjo player. Since then I have made 33 Mandolins, mostly F5 Bluegrass Models with a few A Models thrown in. I have also made some Violins, a couple of Ukuleles, a Mandola and some Guitars.

These days I concentrate on making Mandolin Armrests and wooden toys for my two Grandsons (as well as fixing things they break). I also enter an article of woodwork into the Royal Queensland Show in Brisbane each year.

12/1/2026.

Well, here we are not quite 2 weeks into the New Year and news arrives via email that Sendle has suddenly and unexpectedly closed down. Although I didn't use Sendle for deliveries from this store, I have used it over the last few years for delivering my products. Their service was good with fast deliveries and good prices. 
RIP Sendle. Thank you. 

16/1/2026.

Did you know you can save big on postage by talking to and working with your friends and associates? 
I can send up to 4 Armrests for the cost of postage of 1. 
All you need to do is contact me prior to placing your order and I will do the rest. 

14/4/2026.

Australia Post has advised that from 31/5/2026, all parcels lodged for delivery will require the provision of the Adressee's Mobile phone number and Email address.

This is to assist them in delivering your parcel. 

8/5/2026.

Look what I got for our 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary. A gift from my beautiful Wife Julie. 
And of course the first thing I had to do was fit one of my Armrests.