Thanks for watching!
Search found 39 matches
- Sat Mar 06, 2021 1:52 am
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: A jig to make ukulele necks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 42
Re: A jig to make ukulele necks
- Thu Mar 04, 2021 6:51 pm
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: A jig to make ukulele necks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 42
A jig to make ukulele necks
It took way longer than it should have to make, but I’ve finally finished a jig to quickly and accurately make the main part of ukulele necks. For the headstock and heel I’ve got other things on the way, but for now here it is:
https://youtu.be/hHF8vqp9WvA
https://youtu.be/hHF8vqp9WvA
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 9:06 pm
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Making a bridge setting jig - good idea or not?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 473
Re: Making a bridge setting jig - good idea or not?
I am working on a newer simpler version of this tool. One thing I like impressed with on this jig though was just how in tune I got the uke. Like, sparklingly in tune. I've measured before and then filed the saddle, but this way I was able to play the instrument until I got it just right, and was ab...
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:03 am
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Making a bridge setting jig - good idea or not?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 473
Making a bridge setting jig - good idea or not?
I've been working on a 'contraption' to allow setting the bridge fore and aft, up and down, and side to side. The idea is that once the bridge is properly located, it can be marked and then glued down to the top. For this first prototype test I am using a cigar box uke that I'm making. Hopefully if ...
- Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:08 am
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: Making fretboard inlay dots
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1272
Re: Making fretboard inlay dots
Having started this, there are some other ideas I'd like to explore but, alas. I could also clean my messy shop. Hmmm...
Thanks all.
Thanks all.
- Thu Dec 24, 2020 7:36 pm
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: Making fretboard inlay dots
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1272
Making fretboard inlay dots
I have been in the shop playing with different ideas on making fretboard inlay dots, both materials and tools.
Here's a short video I made, although I'm sure that this group has some great ideas as well to share.
https://youtu.be/WfGWtFhsUKA
Here's a short video I made, although I'm sure that this group has some great ideas as well to share.
https://youtu.be/WfGWtFhsUKA
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:14 pm
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Making a Cigar Box Ukulele
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2400
Re: Making a Cigar Box Ukulele
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed.
- Sun Aug 30, 2020 8:06 pm
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Making a Cigar Box Ukulele
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2400
Re: Making a Cigar Box Ukulele
Thanks! These videos take WAY too long to make, so glad someone enjoys them.
- Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:59 am
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Making a Cigar Box Ukulele
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2400
Making a Cigar Box Ukulele
I am getting ready to make some soprano ukes, but first... a cigar box uke. And along the way, I decided to dress it up. Plus shop some shop made jigs I use.
https://youtu.be/BJOhg0j7ouM
https://youtu.be/BJOhg0j7ouM
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 10:54 am
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Making a Measuring Wheel
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1053
Making a Measuring Wheel
Today I made a measuring wheel. It’s a very old tool used to measure curved surfaces that a regular rule can’t. It’s a quick project and can be made simply or ‘dressed up’.
https://youtu.be/UDK452juoss
https://youtu.be/UDK452juoss
- Wed Jun 10, 2020 9:54 am
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Setting a tablesaw fence with digital calipers
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1952
Re: Setting a tablesaw fence with digital calipers
Thanks. Hopefully it will help someone else.
- Tue Jun 09, 2020 10:00 am
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Setting a tablesaw fence with digital calipers
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1952
Setting a tablesaw fence with digital calipers
I know this could be a little flashier (maybe later), but it works. I can use this handy little jig to accurately set my fence to a thousandth of an inch. As well, it works to calibrate the fence so that it is parallel to the blade.
https://youtu.be/XHGwqWWHwXY
https://youtu.be/XHGwqWWHwXY
- Wed May 27, 2020 12:22 am
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Making my first rosette
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1906
Re: Making my first rosette
Thanks. Kind of spur of the moment thing but it worked out ok.
- Mon May 25, 2020 11:50 pm
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Making my first rosette
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1906
- Fri May 08, 2020 1:02 am
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Ukulele (or guitar) Scarf Joints
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2963
Re: Ukulele (or guitar) Scarf Joints
I've had different jigs and methods to do scarph joints. My latest does so much more. It wasn't hard to make, didn't take long, makes me wonder why I didn't do it sooner.
https://youtu.be/cVPjIvQGOt4
https://youtu.be/cVPjIvQGOt4
- Fri May 08, 2020 12:46 am
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Making a Brass Hammer (from plumbing parts)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3647
Making a Brass Hammer (from plumbing parts)
There seems to be a never ending list of essential tools and they are almost always beautifully crafted, well designed, and expensive. Never buy what you can borrow, never borrow what you can make.
https://youtu.be/SWZ8fP7niDA
https://youtu.be/SWZ8fP7niDA
- Tue Apr 28, 2020 12:40 pm
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: A neck shaping jig
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4073
A neck shaping jig
Clamping neck blanks for shaping is tricky but I just found a simple way. I'd be interested to know how you all accomplish that. Here is what I just figured out:
https://youtu.be/5J68M1_ByTA
https://youtu.be/5J68M1_ByTA
- Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:25 pm
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Using Kydex in the Shop - More Anti-social Distancing
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4963
Re: Using Kydex in the Shop - More Anti-social Distancing
Sheaths for chisels. My kydex sheets sit right next to my chisel tool chest and it never even occured to me...
- Thu Mar 26, 2020 2:21 pm
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Using Kydex in the Shop - More Anti-social Distancing
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4963
Using Kydex in the Shop - More Anti-social Distancing
This week I've been experimenting using Kydex as a custom shaped sanding block. Fun stuff!
https://youtu.be/m8SGECLXemw
https://youtu.be/m8SGECLXemw
- Sun Mar 22, 2020 1:00 pm
- Forum: Jam Session
- Topic: Something for my Socially Distanced Woodworking Brothers & Sisters
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2338