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Timbuck

Timbuck

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My supplies of uke small parts were running out (Linings braces bridges rosettes nuts and saddles etc ) so i'm spending a bit of time this week making some more.... this morning i started on the rosettes.
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HERE THEY ARE BEING SLICED OFF THE LAMINATED TUBE ON MY LITTLE DRUMMOND LATHE.
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Allen said:
I'd be really interested in seeing how you laminate up the tube in the first place. If it's not a trade secret and you're willing to share.
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I did a slideshow of it a couple of years ago when I first started making them..I was experimenting then.... and used electricians tape to hold every thing in place till the adhesive set..but now I can make them without the tape and a lot more accurate..but I still use the same caulking tube as a former...here is the slideshow.
Just click on the Pic.
 
You know how much I admire your ingenious jigs and talents, but with all due respect, I don't see the point. Seems like a lot more work than simply laying in a couple of purfling strips.

EDIT: OK, I've watched the video and I see the limitless possibilities. Seeing rosettes like this make me lament the fact that the rosettes on ukuleles need to be so narrow.
 
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