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Jim Ritter wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 04, 2021 10:23 pm

Nice, thanks for taking the time to share that.
Jim

Thanks for watching!

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

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...

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 ...

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.

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

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed.

Thanks! These videos take WAY too long to make, so glad someone enjoys them.

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

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

Thanks. Hopefully it will help someone else.

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

Thanks. Kind of spur of the moment thing but it worked out ok.

I definately will be doing more of this!

https://youtu.be/kzBPjJTofp4

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

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

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

Sheaths for chisels. My kydex sheets sit right next to my chisel tool chest and it never even occured to me...

This week I've been experimenting using Kydex as a custom shaped sanding block. Fun stuff!

https://youtu.be/m8SGECLXemw

My workspace? It’s where I go to be ‘Socially Distant’.

https://youtu.be/_ycEF7zwVUw