Beau Hannam Ukuleles
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Anyone used Ancient Kauri on a uke???? good, bad, etc
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We have done 5 of them. Here is a link to the gallery showing them: http://www.myamoeukuleles.com/gallerySearchResults.php?backParent=Ancient Kauri
We have some Kauri that is great for back and sides another board that is straight grain for tops. They all sound and look good, but we like the instruments with a different top wood and Kauri back and sides best.
The Kauri has been a little hard to work with, but that could just be the trouble with getting to know a new species. When you are really used to Koa/Mango/Myrtle/Mahogany and you try something different you can have little surprises happen in the shop!
Do not and I repeat...DO NOT...get CA glue any where near the bare wood. Shellac must be applied under any CA. The CA discolors the wood. I learned it the hard way. I did not put shellac in the recess of my inlay and when sanding off I noticed these dark streaks radiating off of the inlay. Had to route the whole thing off and start over. Lesson learned!