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Thinning headstocks

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Bowes Sep 18, 2022. 11 Replies

Hey folks,I am doing my 3rd large batch build for another elementary school, 25-30 ukuleles. I have yet to figure out a faster easier way to thin the headstocks.   Any suggestions would be…Continue

Gluing up multiple fretboards

Started this discussion. Last reply by Titch the Clown Apr 16, 2020. 4 Replies

So, I am building 50 ukuleles for the kids in my community. I am working with a local music teacher that will be providing online lessons doing all this crazy. Feel free to check out the Facebook…Continue

Best passive piezo

Started this discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Feb 8, 2019. 5 Replies

Did a build for a client, concert size ukulele. Now he wants a pickup. I usually install an active piezo but this box will not allow for that. Any ideas on best passive piezo? Disc vs rod. Would like…Continue

Sound post?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Hans Feb 6, 2018. 13 Replies

anyone use them and if so do you think it helps sound as it does for violin and cello?Continue

 

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David Bowes replied to Eric Lettau's discussion Thinning headstocks
"Some nifty ideas here, thanks. I use a bandsaw."
Sep 18, 2022
Eric Lettau replied to Eric Lettau's discussion Thinning headstocks
"Thanks for all the input! I ended up making a simple jig, used angle grinder with a 40 grit flap disk that did the bulk of it then palm sander with 80 grit. Got 25 done in 40 min."
Sep 12, 2022
BrianQ. replied to Eric Lettau's discussion Thinning headstocks
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Carl Floyd replied to Eric Lettau's discussion Thinning headstocks
"Thanks, Taff!  I can apply a couple of those techniques."
Sep 9, 2022
Taffy Evans replied to Eric Lettau's discussion Thinning headstocks
"Oops! you forgot something. Taff"
Sep 7, 2022
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Taffy Evans replied to Eric Lettau's discussion Thinning headstocks
"Hi Eric, I’m not sure what tools or machines you have on hand so it’s hard to tell you what to do, so I’ll show you the methods I have used. The photos should give you some ideas. I always try to save the handcrafting work until…"
Sep 4, 2022
BrianQ. replied to Eric Lettau's discussion Thinning headstocks
"Can you post a pic of one? That method knocks it out pretty darn fast, but I guess if you want faster, then you’ll need power tools?  Do you thin them down beforehand, or do they? "
Sep 4, 2022
Eric Lettau replied to Eric Lettau's discussion Thinning headstocks
"Hand saw across evert 1/8” and deep as I need then chisel and sand."
Sep 4, 2022
BrianQ. replied to Eric Lettau's discussion Thinning headstocks
"What’s your method?"
Sep 4, 2022
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Thinning headstocks

Hey folks,I am doing my 3rd large batch build for another elementary school, 25-30 ukuleles. I have yet to figure out a faster easier way to thin the headstocks.   Any suggestions would be appreciated!regards,ericSee More
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At 7:49pm on January 11, 2017, A.D.EKER said…

Hi ! Thanks for asking ! its a 251/2 inch scale nut to bridge.

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hi strings are ead from 13,s tuned fcf the bass is a 75 tuned a .

 
 
 

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