Rodney D. Mohr

Rodney D. Mohr Bow making, restoration, repairs and rehairs. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Ashland hours by appointment Only. Saturday by appointment Only.

Tuesday, Cleveland hours walk-ins welcome, appointments prefered. For questions and concerns contact us through http://www.rodneymohr.com/contact-us/

Please schedule all appointments through http://www.rodneymohr.com/contact-us/schedule-an-appointment/

Rodney is a graduate of the Kenneth Warren & Son School of Violin Making (now known as the Chicago School of Violin Making). After graduation Rod

ney worked for bowmaker John Norwood Lee in Chicago. He has been active in bow making for over 25 years and is a member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers where he earned the degree of Master of Bow Making. He has produced more than 800 bows and has restored a countless number of fine bows. As Co-Director of the VSA Oberlin Bow Restoration Workshop, Rodney has taught many students the fine art of repair and restoration. He has been a guest instructor at the North Bennett Street School in Boston and given demonstrations at the Chicago School of Violin Making. Rodney has won 20 awards in international competitions. After winning his third gold medal with the Violin society of America, he is no longer eligible to compete and has earned the title of Hors’ Concours. He was awarded his Hors’ Concours Certificate at the 19th Violin Society Competition and Convention in Cleveland, OH on November 11, 2010. Rodney served as a bow workmanship judge for the VSA International Competition in Portland, Oregon in 2008. In 1999, he received third prize for a bass bow in the 2nd Concours International de Paris. Rodney has recently served as President of the Violin Society of America during the 2012 competition and convention in Cleveland, Ohio and is past president of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers.

This sliding T-bevel is the first I've made with a steel blade. Its made of Mammoth ivory and hand hammered brass. The...
03/05/2026

This sliding T-bevel is the first I've made with a steel blade. Its made of Mammoth ivory and hand hammered brass. The rough blue texture and the hammered surface and rivets complement each other beautifully.

This is a project I've been meaning to tackle for years. This angle square is made from Mammoth tusk and brass and is 1...
12/26/2025

This is a project I've been meaning to tackle for years. This angle square is made from Mammoth tusk and brass and is 108mm long. Its adjustment nut can be moved to either side for the ease of the user. The texture of the Mammoth tusk is spacktacular like what you would see on the finest elk horn knives.

The 70mm planes are ready to ship! They are beautifully made and work like a charm. The two photos show the shavings m...
12/03/2025

The 70mm planes are ready to ship! They are beautifully made and work like a charm. The two photos show the shavings measuring at 1 thousandth of an inch and 2 one hundredths of a millimeter. You can get one for yourself at StampYours.com then 70mm plane. Nick, Eli, and the crew at Stamp Yours have done a wonderful job. These little planes are works of art!! They can also supply you with your custome bridge stamps and brands.

10/11/2025

Plane bodys have been milled to shape. It won't take long now before there ready.

10/10/2025

The new batch of 70mm planes are underway. If you haven't reserved your plane, now is the time. Resurve yours at StampYours.com

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If you are interested in acquiring one of these amazing little planes now is the time to add your name to the pre-order ...
05/06/2025

If you are interested in acquiring one of these amazing little planes now is the time to add your name to the pre-order list. Go to StampYours.com and open the 70mm plane page and fill out the form. They will start production in a few weeks. Don't miss out!

Just a few of these little planes left. I'm not sure how many more they will make. They are by far the best tool I hav...
02/18/2025

Just a few of these little planes left. I'm not sure how many more they will make. They are by far the best tool I have ever used for the finish work. If you're interested stampyours.com 70mm bow plane.

This box is made from a Mammoth femur. It was with out a doubt the hardest material I've ever worked with. The top a...
02/04/2025

This box is made from a Mammoth femur. It was with out a doubt the hardest material I've ever worked with. The top and bottom are ebony and the handle on top is Mammoth ivory carved into the shape of an Mammoth tusk. The box is 4" wide.

We have just recieved 12 castings for new bow drills or Forets. If you're interested let us know.
01/31/2025

We have just recieved 12 castings for new bow drills or Forets. If you're interested let us know.

When you have a family full of bow makers what do you make them for a gift. It was a lot of fun coming up with a unique...
12/26/2024

When you have a family full of bow makers what do you make them for a gift. It was a lot of fun coming up with a unique design.

Day 5 of the Classic Italian Varnish class with Chris Germain at Learning Trade Secrets. Congratulations to all the att...
05/18/2024

Day 5 of the Classic Italian Varnish class with Chris Germain at Learning Trade Secrets. Congratulations to all the attendees for a very successful class. I can't wait to your next effort.

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513 Center Street
Ashland, OH
44805

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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