Build a Uke like they did in 1917- Archival footage

Beau Hannam Ukuleles · Jun 28, 2012

Sorry if this has done the rounds already, but I only just found it and had to share this amazing footage.

http://www.criticalpast.com/video/6...nstrument_hammers-on-pegs_trims-wood_overalls

ukulian · Jun 28, 2012

Yep, it's been highlighted a few times. Good footage though!

Pete Howlett · Jun 28, 2012

Ken Timms did a critique of it identifying all the different builders who appear in the video yet look strangely identical because you are totally beguiled by the sheer facility these guys have to put something together....

Mandarb · Jun 28, 2012

Very cool! Thanks for sharing.

Timbuck · Jun 28, 2012

I never get tired of studying this video..I even made a jig like the one's they use and built a soprano with it

..there are a few different jigs and ukes in the film if you look close.
Here is a link to some more info on "Cosmos" (note the neat Nunes lower bout butt joint)

http://www.ukulelecosmos.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=14607&p=167831&hilit=1917#p167831

Kevin Waldron · Jun 29, 2012

Thanks for the video's. I had not seen them. I find it interesting that they use an inside mold similar to a violin/mandolin ... do any of you guys build this way?

Kevin

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