StewMac | 6 years ago
In this tutorial we'll cover:
- Building a mold to hold your ukulele during construction
- Gluing the sides, neck and tail block, and installing the linings
Holding the sides, back and top in place is easy, using the simple jig shown in this lesson. Follow along with Dan Erlewine and Steve Miller to glue up the body of your uke.
The StewMac Uke Kit is perfect for first-time instrument builders. This uke is fun to play and sounds great -- a quality instrument you can be proud of.
The kit comes in four sizes: Soprano, Concert, Tenor and now Baritone! Buy a StewMac Ukulele Kit now at https://www.stewmac.com/Materials_and_Supplies/Instrument_Kits/Ukulele_Kits/StewMac_Ukulele_K
The kits features a premium solid tonewood top with laminated mahogany or walnut back and sides. The mahogany neck is fully carved and the fretboard is pre-slotted for accurate fretting.
StewMac has everything you need to set up, repair or build guitars and ukuleles.
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Tools and supplies used in this video include:
Tightbond III Glue
https://stewmac.com/item/0608
Swivel Handle Clamp
https://stewmac.com/item/3704
Glue Brush
https://stewmac.com/item/4167
80-grit sandpaper
https://stewmac.com/item/5766
Razor Knife
https://stewmac.com/item/4878
Rubber Clamping Bands
https://stewmac.com/item/1256
Dremel Tool
https://stewmac.com/item/0366
Precision Router Base
https://stewmac.com/item/5260
Low Tack Protective Tape
https://stewmac.com/item/1683
Mini Clamps (or clothespins with rubber bands)
https://stewmac.com/item/3712
Plywood
Angle brackets
Large dowels
Wax Paper
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