Building a uke for some people at work. The rest of the projects are pushed back in order of importance. One side bent, one to go.
This was unplanned, using the other uke body as a temporary form so it holds its shape. Did not think I would make more than one I did not make any forms for this shape.
Gluing the neck and tail block.
Trimmed and looking good.
Installing the linings.
A nice piece that is an orphan guitar side, need to thin it down some.
Thinned down, with some wings on it should make for a good top.
The back already joined.
Cutting the sound hole.
Bracing the top.
Bracing the back and adding a bits under the bridge area.
Gluing the sides onto the top. The clamp is for insurance the sides do not bow. A spacer runs from the neck block to the tail block and with the clamp nothing moved when adding the weights. I find this faster and easier than using clamps.
Glued on the back as well. Trimmed and almost ready for finish. Need to put a ring of wood in the sound hole in place of a rosette. Then with some sanding it is almost ready to go. Time to think of the neck.
