Purflex purfling and backstrips

DeVineGuitars · May 11, 2012

Just thought I would share my thoughts on this Purflex stuff.
I just finished my second uke with the purflex strips and purfling and have to say that I really like the stuff. There is a bit of a learning curve and I would not recommend it to an unseasoned builder, but it sure is pretty stuff. The last few blog postings I did show the process more in depth if anyone wants more pics and details, you can see them at http://www.devineguitars.com/guitar-ukulele-blog/.

tonewood · May 11, 2012

Man that looks sharp. You really make some beautiful instruments.

The Big Kahuna · May 11, 2012

I thought I'd just have a quick 5 minute look at your site Eric. Now, 1 hour later, I'm late for work!

You owe me a Uke'

808boy · May 11, 2012

Beautiful as all your builds are.................

Pete Howlett · May 11, 2012

Lovely mitres on the binding Mr Divine! I like the stuff but can't see any of my clients wanting it on their ukes. We are rerally conservative here in the UK.

Moore Bettah Ukuleles · May 11, 2012

Very nice Eric. Are you trapping any air when filling those voids with epoxy?

Dan Uke · May 11, 2012

Pete Howlett said:
Lovely mitres on the binding Mr Divine! I like the stuff but can't see any of my clients wanting it on their ukes. We are rerally conservative here in the UK.

When I think of UK, I think of Russell Brand. Just Kidding

ksquine · May 11, 2012

Cool. That's the first time I've heard of that stuff. I like it!!

Chris_H · May 11, 2012

gorgeous.. thanks for sharing that. All of your photos look great too, nice work.

Liam Ryan · May 11, 2012

Moore Bettah Ukuleles said:
Very nice Eric. Are you trapping any air when filling those voids with epoxy?

On the purflex website it shows them gently heating the uncured epoxy with a hair dryer to releae the bubbles.

DeVineGuitars · May 11, 2012

liam_fnq said:
On the purflex website it shows them gently heating the uncured epoxy with a hair dryer to release the bubbles.

Yes, a combination of heating and vibration pulls out most of the air bubbles. You usually have to do a little spot filling after the main fill.

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