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by Klufty
Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:54 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: First build - Concert uke
Replies: 10
Views: 8926

Thanks for the comments. It was great to build the uke and finally play it. The uke was a xmas git for my brother in law. It turned out so well I almost kept it for myself. All the wood is Oz blackwood. Fantastic timber from Aust Tonewoods. Excellent product and service. Sealed with egg whites and t...
by Klufty
Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:53 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Stew Mac Bending iron
Replies: 21
Views: 22847

Back on the home made benders.. Do you need to use a thermocouple of some type to measure the temp or is it experience tells you when it's hot enough?

thanks
by Klufty
Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:20 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Stew Mac Bending iron
Replies: 21
Views: 22847

Hi guys,

Thanks for the posts. The blow torch method looks the goods. A lot cheaper than the electric version. Put towards a band saw. Another question; is a 10' band saw sufficient for luthier work?

thanks again.
by Klufty
Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:17 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: First build - Concert uke
Replies: 10
Views: 8926

Hi Allen,

Thanks for the comments. The bug is certainly entrenched after building the uke. I have plans to build a Gibson l-00 style acoustic. Probably with bunya top and qld maple back and sides. I am glad I found this forum their is a wealth of knowledge on here.

Thanks,
by Klufty
Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:31 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: First build - Concert uke
Replies: 10
Views: 8926

First build - Concert uke

Hi All, I am new to this forum and thought I would share pics of my first build. Concert size uke, Australian Blackwood from Australian Tonewoods. Thanks for looking. Thanks, http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww11/ck1981/DSCN1593.jpg http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww11/ck1981/DSCN1561.jpg [/img]
by Klufty
Wed Jun 17, 2009 1:57 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Stew Mac Bending iron
Replies: 21
Views: 22847

Stew Mac Bending iron

Hi all,

I am new to this forum and guitar building. Looking at purchasing a side bender and have heard some goods things about the Stew Mac bending iron. Would like to hear others experience with these or some alternatives.

Thanks in advance,