Thanks LBL!
I ended up looking around in the Internet and found some answers here and there. I was wondering what size the sound board is and also the size of the hole in the back. What size fishing line? What did you use for the tailpiece, to tie the strings to? Also wondering if you tried using standard 8 string set of ukulele strings? Do you think a piece of 1/8" luan plywood would work well for the soundboard? I really like the way yours turned out, looks great!
Okay, got it. Maybe on this site or elsewhere I saw someone demonstrating doing this. I believe they had reversed the blade so the were pulling the fret board from the inside of the blade towards them self. I did buy a packet of extra blades and one of them is heavier duty and I thought it might be a good one to try cutting fret slots with. Again, thanks.
At 12:28pm on September 30, 2012, val kobrin said…
Thanks for jumping in and helping me out.Keep the chips flying
At 12:45pm on September 29, 2012, Dave Lynas said…
Thanks for the illumination on that chain saw nibbler. What's it called again? I've not seen one at Menards yet. Now i've got to look for one. Looks like carving fun for sure....
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Thanks for all the kind words!
Bonefied.
Thanks, you have a lot of great looking unique guitars.
Happy Birthday Bro !!! Have a great day !!!!
Thanks on Titties & Tires, Bones!
Well thank you dear...sounds like I will fit right in!
"AMBITIOUS"
I see your online. How do you make posts here? This seems not to be like other sites for posting.
Thank you Low.
Hi Steve. Thanks for the compliment. I love those crazy ukes you're making. Way beyond my carving skill!!
I ended up looking around in the Internet and found some answers here and there. I was wondering what size the sound board is and also the size of the hole in the back. What size fishing line? What did you use for the tailpiece, to tie the strings to? Also wondering if you tried using standard 8 string set of ukulele strings? Do you think a piece of 1/8" luan plywood would work well for the soundboard? I really like the way yours turned out, looks great!
Thanks again,
Chuck
Thanks LBL. More to come!
Thank you LBL
Okay, got it. Maybe on this site or elsewhere I saw someone demonstrating doing this. I believe they had reversed the blade so the were pulling the fret board from the inside of the blade towards them self. I did buy a packet of extra blades and one of them is heavier duty and I thought it might be a good one to try cutting fret slots with. Again, thanks.
Thanks for the info. I'm assuming a metal blade would be required.
Thank you for the welcome. I just finished my first CBG and am looking forward to chatting with folks here.
Thanks for the kind words, LBL. I'm a big fan of your work!
Thank you LBL ;-)
Thanks for jumping in and helping me out.Keep the chips flying
Thanks for the illumination on that chain saw nibbler. What's it called again? I've not seen one at Menards yet. Now i've got to look for one. Looks like carving fun for sure....
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