jigs

charlotteh · Jul 18, 2011

Several months ago I saw that someone was selling molds and other uke building jigs. I bookmarked it but then got hit with a computer virus that resulted in reformatting my hard drive.
Anyone know of the source?

Steve vanPelt · Jul 18, 2011

Try Kevin Murray at Blue Mountain Acoustics - http://www.bluemtnacoustics.com/tools/benders/benders.htm .
He's also rivrdrifter on ebay.

Timbuck · Jul 18, 2011

Here's a jig that I like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOo-i7x7Sig&feature=related .. And I apologise for not taking this thread too seriously at first but I couldn't resist

...Why don't you make your own jigs? Jigs are a lot easier to make than building a uke.

Flyfish57 · Jul 18, 2011

John Hall also is selling jigs as well as a bender. http://www.bluescreekguitars.com

thistle3585 · Jul 18, 2011

I run some from time to time on the CNC router and put the extras up on ebay. They generally go for around $80-$100 depending on the size and how many parts are included. I generally include the outside mold, a profile of the top and the pieces to make a bending mold and couple other odds and ends. I can run some if I have at least three people that want them.

Rick Turner · Jul 18, 2011

Don't most uke builders want to develop their own shapes?

I consider jig and fixure making to be one of the greatest challenges...and most fun...of all lutherie tasks. I only buy 'em if I'm making a reproduction, like my J45 Buddy Holly guitars. For the rest of the stuff I do, it's all about making my own.

charlotteh · Jul 19, 2011

When I was doing guitar work 15 years ago I made all my own jigs, but I spend so much time working on pianos right now that getting someone else to make some jigs for me would feel like a blessing.

jigs

charlotteh

Well-known member

Steve vanPelt

Well-known member

Timbuck

Well-known member

Flyfish57

Well-known member

thistle3585

Well-known member

Attachments

Rick Turner

Well-known member

charlotteh

Well-known member

Similar threads