Big Thankyou to Chuck Moore

Timbuck · Apr 20, 2016

Today I recieved a wonderfull present from Hawii in the form of a couple of soprano sets of top grade Koa

...Chuck did say he was sending me a little something but he did not say what it was ..to be honest I was expecting something like a Coconut bra and a grass skirt

or a Moore betta baseball cap even..But the sets are great and will be put to good use ASAP...Thanks Chuck you are one of the best .:cheers:

Andyk · Apr 20, 2016

oh dear this could start a dangerous trend. We can't have people sending surprises around the world. What next? ... If Koa is the (very nice) surprise from hawaii then what would be the surprise from the UK? ... Black Pudding?

but seriously ... that is a nice gesture Chuck.

hawaii 50 · Apr 20, 2016

Congrats on the Koa sets...Chuck is one of a kind....he and his wife Bonnie are the best people I know that I call friends.....

so much Aloha from them
no pressure building with that Koa....

have fun

Moore Bettah Ukuleles · Apr 20, 2016

Shoots, that's just a small kine gift in return for all the contributions you've made to the forum and for keeping us in cabbages. I mean keeping us entertained.

tobinsuke · Apr 20, 2016

Well that's a nice treat for you, Ken! I'm sure you'll do something great with that koa. And how very nice of Chuck. Warm fuzzies all around.

sukie · Apr 20, 2016

What a lovely gift.

Jim Hanks · Apr 21, 2016

Whoa! A Timms koa soprano with MB mojo included? You might want HMS to handle that auction instead of eBay.

Pueo · Apr 21, 2016

How cool is that! Looking forward to seeing that ukulele come to life.

aaronckeim · Apr 25, 2016

Every time I use Koa I face west and give thanks. I don't deserve it and it probably should have never left the islands! Thanks for spreading some Aloha, Chuck!

Timbuck · May 16, 2016

Today I started on this Beautiful Koa tyhat Chuck gifted me...there were two soprano sets, one of the sets was a bit on the thick side at approx: 5.5mm.
and as my bandsaw was already set up for slicing thin veneers, I was confident that I could slice this set down the middle so with assole puckering away I went.. and wayheeeey i got away with it'

lauburu · May 16, 2016

Lovely looking wood. I look forward to the finished instruments
Miguel

Moore Bettah Ukuleles · May 17, 2016

Timbuck said:
Today I started on this Beautiful Koa tyhat Chuck gifted me...there were two soprano sets, one of the sets was a bit on the thick side at approx: 5.5mm.
and as my bandsaw was already set up for slicing thin veneers, I was confident that I could slice this set down the middle so with assole puckering away I went.. and wayheeeey i got away with it'

Sanded down to .075"

Wow, that's some impressive resawing! You've got to change blades every few years to get a cut that nice, don't you?
Seriously though, I've never seen a blade like that. What's da scoops?

Timbuck · May 17, 2016

Moore Bettah Ukuleles said:
Wow, that's some impressive resawing! You've got to change blades every few years to get a cut that nice, don't you?
Seriously though, I've never seen a blade like that. What's da scoops?

These are the ones http://www.tuffsaws.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=2_4_15 they make e'm up to your desired length.
I bought one to try it out and liked it so much I bought another two.

mainger · May 17, 2016

That's a heck of a clean cut! Lovely!

Timbuck · Jun 20, 2016

Started on the first set ..It seems to be coming together ok...nice bookmatch...I usually do 1 piece fronts and backs on sopranos so this has been a bit of a diversion.
All glued up and trimmed.

With Binding added

a couple more pics

Moore Bettah Ukuleles · Jun 20, 2016

Very nice Ken. How thick do you think the top is after final sanding?

Timbuck · Jun 20, 2016

I've got this one at . 0625" (1/16 inch) .....Has that gauge arrived at your post box yet Chuck?

cml · Jun 20, 2016

That's going to be one lovely uke after Mrs Timms has applied the FP...fabulous koa and craftmanship. I really like the design on this one, a style 2 no?

Timbuck · Jun 20, 2016

Style 1 K

Andyk · Jun 20, 2016

Very nice!

I recall you usually use your heated contraption thingimijig to help make the arch in your one piece uke backs. Did you do the with this one given the glue joint on the plates? Just wondering if the glue joint would hold.

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