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Post by banjosam on Feb 25, 2009 17:41:33 GMT
Hi all
I am thinking of making myself a concert size ukulele. I have got a
Soprano size ukulele and I find it just that little bit too small.
I was just wondering if anyone on here has built one or has any handy tips on building one.
Any tips would be helpful.
Thanks, ;D
Banjo Sam
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Post by Danny on Feb 25, 2009 18:17:27 GMT
I'd probably be able to point you towards a few websites that could be usefull, let me know if you want any.
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Post by banjosam on Feb 25, 2009 21:57:12 GMT
That would be great. thanks
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Post by Danny on Feb 25, 2009 22:48:56 GMT
Sam, they're not uke specific (guitar if anything) but you should get summat from these www.kitguitarbuilder.comwww.frets.comwww.mimf.com - Musical Instrument Makers Forum www.luth.org - Luthiers Guild www.stewmac.com - Click on the 'free info/instructions' link in the sidebar (can't remember the exact name), and just for the sake of completeness www.lmii.com - Suppliers like stew mac, not that much instruction, but might be useful anyhow Hope it goes well mate, keep us informed Danny |
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Post by banjosam on Feb 27, 2009 19:17:39 GMT
Thanks for your help. I will keep you informed of my progress ;D
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Post by Danny on Feb 27, 2009 20:32:11 GMT
Please do Sam, feel free to send me an email if you need
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Post by banjosam on Apr 17, 2009 19:11:47 GMT
Hi All
I thought I would update you on how my ukulele building is doing. I bought a Concert size ukulele plan off EBay. I then started to make the mould for the ukulele.
I made the mould out of 6 Layers of 12mm or half an inch MDF which were then stuck together. Then with a little help from a friend who was accurate with a Jigsaw cut out the shape for the ukulele body. Then the mould was stuck to old piece of plywood.
I then stuck Silicone Release paper to the side of the mould so when I come to stick the two bits of plywood to make the body they will not stick to the mould.
I want to post a photo of it for people to see but I can't seem to do it. Can anyone help?
Cheers,
Banjo Sam ;D
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Post by banjosam on Apr 17, 2009 20:26:19 GMT
Hi all I have created a blog to keep you up to date with my progress. you can find it at sampattimoresblog.blogspot.com/I will also be posting up dates on here From Banjo Sam |
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Post by Eddy on Apr 18, 2009 9:04:49 GMT
Hi Sam
Nice start to your project, you'll have to post some pics of it's progress.
Eddy
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Post by banjosam on Apr 18, 2009 14:48:00 GMT
![]() [/img] Hi Does any one know how to post pictures on this forum? because I can't seem to do it Cheers, BanjoSam |
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Post by Eddy on Apr 18, 2009 15:49:10 GMT
Hi Sam
To insert an image you:
1. Go to "Photobucket.com" and join for free.
2. Once your signed up click on "Upload Images & Video choose files.
3. Select your images from your computer.
4. Once your image appears copy the IMG Code and paste it in this box and it should work.
Any probs give us a shout.
Eddy
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Post by banjosam on Apr 18, 2009 16:53:57 GMT
I have finally managed to upload a picture of my ukulele mould.  Thanks for your help Eddy ;D Enjoy!  |
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Post by banjosam on May 24, 2009 14:11:26 GMT
I haven’t updated for awhile now because I haven’t done alot of work on my ukulele lately. But I did laminate to pieces of thin ply wood together and bent it round the mould and clamped it in place. I decided to only use the middle part of the mould in the end because it was easier to bend the plywood round it.  |
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Post by Danny on May 24, 2009 15:06:21 GMT
Looks like it's going well, good work Sam
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Eddy
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Post by Eddy on May 25, 2009 9:23:58 GMT
I thought you had given up.
Keep the pics comming it's starting to look something like a uke ;D
Cheers
Eddy
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