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Thanks. Never used SS II before, I'll have to look into it.

Does anyone have experience bending Bald Cypress? I have an interesting back and side set of Bald Cypress from a sunken log out of South Carolina.

I've searched this and a few other forums and...

I have the original Safe-T-Planer and have only used it a couple of times. There is another version out there that I have heard very good reviews of. It is called the Super Six Planer and it is...

It is definitely time consuming, but I found it very pleasing...almost zen like. i think I had about 34 coats on this one. The trick is that each coat is extremely light (thin). I did about 2...

LOL, I left the strings a little long during setup thinking I might have to take them off and put them back on, so I wanted a little extra length. They are definitely getting cut! I made the ebony...

The harsh sound seems to be coming from the saddle. I do have the action at the nut a little too low, but I think the problem is at the saddle...I will try that first and see what happens. Thanks!

Its a bolt on neck.

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Some more pictures of my build #2

I have been lurking here for quite a few years, soaking up knowledge and SLOWLY building. Finally got the courage up to show off my latest build, which is number 2 to date. A tenor uke (high G)...

I purchased that DVD and have referenced it many times. Would have loved to have you do more but I understand that it has to be profitable in order for you to spend your time on it.

Here are the plans and instructions that Brad shared for making finger planes:

Brad I still have the plans and instructions that you so graciously shared back in 2009 (I think). I'm not sure if your design has changed or not, but I can post what you shared if that would help...

And if in your practice you place the heating blanket down first, I would reduce the size of the form by the thickness of the heating blanket + the wood being bent.

For my 1st uke, I used the Hana Lima plans but modified them to use a bolt on neck.

Pre-ordered a copy on Amazon for delivery in US. So looking forward to it!

Amen Chuck....well said.

I've suffered from this for years. Just learned to live with it. The worse is at night when trying to go to sleep....if I don't have some kind of background noise I go crazy.

Thanks so much everyone. Renaissance wax was on my radar, but someone had recommended tung oil so I just wanted to check.

I am curious as to what is the go to finish for your bridges?

I follow this forum fairly close and do not recall this being discussed previously...so apologies in advance if it has.
Thanks so...

The Ultimate Binding Jig from Ensor Guitars is one that doesn't seem to get much exposure here. Takes a little bit of time to feel comfortable using, but it is fantastic. The setup for bindings and...

I get mine from a kite supplier.... goodwinds.com.
I buy 0.187" dia. x 48" long fiberglass rods and cut them in half. They also sell vinyl end caps.
My last purchase was in 2015 and I got 12 rods...

I have 3 of those and actually love them.

Beau is there anything supporting the free end of the last 3 frets? Can't tell from the pictures. I can't imagine that last fret being able to support any real amount of pressure if it wasn't...

Very nice video....thanks for posting it!