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guitarcam wrote:Hey man, the uke is looking great so far, although aren't you supposed to put the build threads in the musical instruments forum and leave the gallery for the finished item?

In trouble again

Hey guys hes a couple of progress pics. Setting out the bracing http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs258.snc1/10516_1207307536223_1034726960_655207_7772739_n.jpg Gluing down bracing in sections (amazing when student projects comes in handy). http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs2...

kiwigeo wrote:A class full of kids and a bandsaw......yikes!!!

A class full of kids on a panel saw thats scary. The day we bring in licencing for electrical tools and static machines the sooner better.

If youre wondering about the loud music...it's to drown out the screams when he runs his fingers through the blade. Nice work on the reindeer but when Im working on my bandsaw my fingers never get in front of the blade....I also invest in a pair of safety glasses and earmuffs. Sorry to be negative ...

Yes I did insert a rosette. pic's you will have to wait till the end

What to do Building my Kasha tenor. Should I use a rosette or should i not? I wont be able to hide the rosette join! http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs278.snc1/10516_1200177317972_1034726960_632459_1720454_n.jpg http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs258.snc1/10516_1200177357973...

I inlet the braces for both first while it was easy to get at, then I glued the back on. I wanted to be able to clean it up since it will be visible through the sound hole. I do similar mainly for the cleaning up reason i also seal up the insides before gluing the front on. Only difference for me i...

Very good Allen Satisfaction of passing skills is priceless. Ive been lecturing for 6 years now and I'm still not bored of it. Teaching uke building has been in the back of my mind now but don't have the courage to set something up as im still only a newbie ant building but im sure the time will com...

What to do Building my Kasha tenor. Should I use a rosette or should i not? I wont be able to hide the rosette join! http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs278.snc1/10516_1200177317972_1034726960_632459_1720454_n.jpg http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs258.snc1/10516_1200177357973...

Happy birthday

very nice allen

very nice

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Soprano V's Tenor

Thanks Guys

Mr hop your a cunny funt

bob wrote:I look forward to seeing the pics with the finish on Taff.

+1 here looking good

Here is a pic of my Uke with the winning certificates from the Royal Darwin Show. 1st place prize Craft, Usable wooden item. 1st Place prize Best overall woodwork piece. Very happy winner :D http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs159.snc1/5935_1175321096582_1034726960_547135_4258195_n.jpg

Routing out some caul plates today for my Tenor

I forgot to tell you guys.

I entered my last uke I made in the craft section of the royal Darwin Show.

Here is a pic of it sitting on its stand.




Cheers

Tim Nicol

Hi John, I get my plans from Hana Lima 'Ia. Asa and Mike Chock that run this place are both great to deal with for everything ukulele. http://www.hanalima.com/ I have used their various tenor plans with great success, and I'm sure their baritone plans would also be pretty good. Their old plans were...

Made you all look

Played one at the local music shop today. All i can say is cant wait to finish this new kasha tennor im about to start.

Cheers

Tim

Joe Sustaire wrote:Beautiful uke Tim!!!
Nice clean work, and this is a great thread, I'm learning a lot!

Thanks,
Joe

Thanks joe

Cheers Buddy Have the plans and first template done for my Kasha Tennor too. Yes im in da groove and have been bitten by the bug! I can feel a classical Guitar coming on soon :P I have 5 days to finish this mmm pushing it hey. :wink: All finished. Finished it tonight not quite 5 days but 8 :P http:...

The woods are

blackwood sides and back

Macore sound board (maybe?)

birds eye maple bindings

Nyatoh neck

Black ebony