"ive done a couple where i laminated a couple thin fretboards into a decent one, kinda makes fake binding..
Matt Towe does laminated necks with no separate fingerboard, so he gets the stripey look under the frets, check his pics
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The Phrygian Kid replied to John V. Pflaum's discussion FRETBOARD - CAN YOU LAMINATE 2 BLOCKS OF WOOD TOGETHER ? in the group Intermediate building tips and tricks forum
Tom Agg replied to John V. Pflaum's discussion FRETBOARD - CAN YOU LAMINATE 2 BLOCKS OF WOOD TOGETHER ? in the group Intermediate building tips and tricks forum"I would make a feature of the seam by laminating a strip of a darker/paler wood perhaps 4mm in between the two lengths"
Sammy Lloyd replied to John V. Pflaum's discussion FIRST BUILD TENOR UKE - DONE! NICE EDUCATIONAL PROJECT. HAVE A QUESTION FOR THE NEXT ONE. in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"Fabulous, I'm just starting my first Tenor Uke and getting so many hints and tips from you guys. The detail is just wonderful, thanks for your inspirational work"
econnofoot replied to John V. Pflaum's discussion SECOND BUILD TENOR UKE - THE EDUCATION CONTINUES. in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"very nice looking build....good inspiration for me to improve my builds."
John V. Pflaum replied to John V. Pflaum's discussion SECOND BUILD TENOR UKE - THE EDUCATION CONTINUES. in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"A 1/4" x 20 bolt is a very hefty item and can take a lot of stress. If you noticed I had used a lock washer and a star washer to hold the bolt in place. Also using a 1/2" oak strip across the front will also distrubute the stress across…"
Dilly Crisp replied to John V. Pflaum's discussion SECOND BUILD TENOR UKE - THE EDUCATION CONTINUES. in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"Do you find one hangar bolt is enough? I've just started a tenor uke and was going to use two bolts."
Edgel R Gillespie II replied to John V. Pflaum's discussion FRETBOARD - CAN YOU LAMINATE 2 BLOCKS OF WOOD TOGETHER ? in the group Intermediate building tips and tricks forum"You can laminate all sorts of woods together to create a super pattern to your likings.
Having been in the R/C world for many years and building wings, you tend to pick up all sorts of tricks in joining wood.
The best part of laminates, is you can…"
John V. Pflaum replied to John V. Pflaum's discussion SECOND BUILD TENOR UKE - THE EDUCATION CONTINUES. in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"Thank You,
The sound is very good. Much better than the first one I had built. I think it is the cedar sound board and the extended scale. The whole box vibrates. Some day I will make a sound file and add to this posting."
Pattie replied to John V. Pflaum's discussion SECOND BUILD TENOR UKE - THE EDUCATION CONTINUES. in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"this instrument is beautiful, love the purple heart fret board....fantastic..how does it sound?"
John V. Pflaum replied to John V. Pflaum's discussion SECOND BUILD TENOR UKE - THE EDUCATION CONTINUES. in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"Neck is attached using a 1/4" x 20 hangar bolt. The head and tail of the box is reinforced with 1/2" oak. I have used this method on both units and have had no problems. I think a bolt on neck is easier to position the neck and to insure…"
Alan Roberts replied to John V. Pflaum's discussion SECOND BUILD TENOR UKE - THE EDUCATION CONTINUES. in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"I'm working on my second uke (a tenor) as well. Mine is a traditional one, with bent sides, fan bracing and all. I would be happy to know how you attached the neck. Any photos?
Looks good. We're all waiting for sound files."
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SECOND BUILD TENOR UKE - THE EDUCATION CONTINUES.
Finally finished. There is no such thing as a cheep cigar box. The newer ones are made with plywood and do not offer a good sound board. This box had both the top and bottom sliced off and replaced with Western Red Cedar, for the top, and 1/4" birch veneer ply wood for the bottom. Found out the hard way that a drill press circle cutter does NOT work well cutting 1/8" cedar. Had to slice off that top and make a new one. A dremel with the router base works best. First make the cut using a dremel…See More
John V. Pflaum replied to Devin Thompson's discussion First Ukulele Build in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"Finding a set of good plans with the proper measurements and steps is like grouse hunting -- lots of walking and looking through thickets to find a small bird you could have bought at the store. I did the same thing, lots of
searched for a real set…"
John V. Pflaum replied to John V. Pflaum's discussion FIRST BUILD TENOR UKE - DONE! NICE EDUCATIONAL PROJECT. HAVE A QUESTION FOR THE NEXT ONE. in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"Thank you Dianne.
I use small brass spoke shaves, then wood rasp and files.
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John V. Pflaum replied to John V. Pflaum's discussion FIRST BUILD TENOR UKE - DONE! NICE EDUCATIONAL PROJECT. in the group Intermediate building tips and tricks forum"Thanks Mark - Here we go!
The neck was not too bad - a little trick discovered through the build process was to leave some extra wood in front of the stacked heel. Comes in handy to clamp in the bench vice. Neck was shaped with spoke shaves, rasp…"
Dianne Woods replied to John V. Pflaum's discussion FIRST BUILD TENOR UKE - DONE! NICE EDUCATIONAL PROJECT. HAVE A QUESTION FOR THE NEXT ONE. in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"John, great job on your build. Great job on the neck carving, very nice."
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