Paul Bouchard
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As temperatures drop, my apartment is getting dryer and drier. I try to keep the humidity up but in Canada, levels over 30% are said to increase the likelyhood of mould growth in walls. In February, I’ll be lucky to keep it above 15%. I'm not a big fan of stale air anyway.
I made my first uke last year and learned tip #1 - don’t glue your braces in humid weather and then expect to be able to wait a few weeks before attaching it. My top turned into a dish when cooler weather came but I was able to salvage it by putting it into a plastic bag with a sponge.
Would it be crazy to keep all the components in humidified bags?
Any other ideas to make the process go smoother and reduce the risk of building an instrument that's going to tear itself apart when spring comes?
Thanks,
Paul
I made my first uke last year and learned tip #1 - don’t glue your braces in humid weather and then expect to be able to wait a few weeks before attaching it. My top turned into a dish when cooler weather came but I was able to salvage it by putting it into a plastic bag with a sponge.
Would it be crazy to keep all the components in humidified bags?
Any other ideas to make the process go smoother and reduce the risk of building an instrument that's going to tear itself apart when spring comes?
Thanks,
Paul