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I noticed the 600mm rule I linked to above is metric on both sides. For one that has both metric and English graduations here is a link:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Blem-Cosmetic- ... SwajVUPAfV

You're welcome! For fretboard layout I like the 2 ft. (600mm) rule. It is graduated in millimeters and 1/2 millimeters on one side and inches on the other (32nds and 64ths). I like using millimeters and 1/4 mm is about as fine as I can see anyway (the space between the 1/2 mm marks). I also bought a...

These people deal in cosmetically blemished rulers and have decent quality for reasonable prices. I have bought several rulers from them and have always been happy with the product and service. They offer several different sizes and types. For a 3 ft rule: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Blem-Cosmetic-Seco...

I clicked twice. Wherever you see varnish (however bruised) on the surface it means all of the original wood is still there. There are some missing bits you will have to build up the edge, but they are relatively minor. After getting as much of it to come back by steaming and hardening those fibers ...

place a wetted rag on the damaged area and place a soldering iron on it (lightly) to create steam and steam the area to swell the wood back into shape. It may take awhile to steam it back into shape, but most of the wood will return to it's original shape. After it has you can saturate the spot with...

What kind of humidity control was used? Inconsistent temperatures often lead to inconsistent humidity levels. If the guitar was glued up in a humid summer basement and moved to a heated low indoor humidity house that could cause glue joints to pop loose.

Nice video !
For small dots I've used fuller countersinks with the drill bit retracted - kind of like a mini plug cutter. Some people have mentioned gluing the inlay material to the end of a drill bit and sanding it flush to make it round.
Always nice to have more than one way to skin a cat.

Something to keep in mind is that the joint is initially made overly tight so adjustments can be made in all three axis. By careful sanding and fitting you can change the neck angle in relation to the top and centerline of the guitar, and also move it slightly to the left or right on the body. Uncar...

Do you think the wetted surface that helps flow out might also affect the adhesion of the film? I would be curious to know.

" Making them thinner is not too hard, but I have yet to figure out a good way to make them thicker..."
Another layer of veneer, and some West System epoxy....

Hi Brian,
I had a finish that was resistant to lacquer thinner, and I didn't have the old standby (methylene chloride) so I used a heat gun. You have to pay attention and be quick, but it did soften the finish and allow it to be scraped off easily (heat and scrape as you go).

Deft brushing lacquer was what we used in 7th grade woodshop. Easy to brush on, and dried to a nice dull (satin) finish. Some creative staining can help even the plainest plywood. Ukes come in all qualities and costs, but even the worst of the bunch can have some entertainment value, even if just he...

I would be inclined to saw through the wedge and remove it, leaving the fingerboard and neck intact. Replace the top, slipping it under the fingerboard, and then replace the wedge.

Hi Paul, I should have been more clear - I would not recommend using superglue on spruce. It was something I used on furniture where the corners were so badly crushed that even after they regained their shape they didn't have enough structural integrity. Those small spruce divots should bee fine onc...

If steaming fails, try, try again. I used to repair and touch-up furniture and some pieces that had corners crushed in an inch or more when steamed for more than an hour regained most of their original shape. I would then wick in thin superglue to give the wood some integrity. As Peter said, it look...

I bought some of those premade necks for some cigar box ukes I made. I wanted to keep the peghead weight down, so I plugged the holes, added a thin face veneer, and redrilled them so I could leave off the bushings. It does seem like they drilled overly large holes for most tuner applications.

Not pressing the bearing against the side hard enough to keep it from spinning with the bit can be a problem. Assuming your bearing is greased properly and the bit spins freely then you should put enough pressure against the side so the bearing "rolls" while the cutter "spins".

I would encourage you to continue with your laminating experiments. It can allow you to use some exceptionally beautiful veneers in a cost effective manner. Laminating rosewood veneer to softwoods is not a new idea. It was practiced in the mid 1800's until the price of imported wood dropped enough t...

You might be able to fit a set of rosewood or boxwood violin pegs to the uke. If you know any wood turners you might be able to have a set turned.

If you can get them to add a couple of frets to the bottom of the template you can use some (23 fret) bass scales to double as guitar templates. A 34 inch bass scale can also be used as a 25.5" guitar scale with the addition of two frets at the bottom (to make 20 frets). It will also work for a 27 i...