Vespa Bob
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What a beautiful instrument, I love it!
Bob
Bob
What's happening in your shed?
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Timbuck
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No more Koa 
....So back to the Mahogany
....So back to the Mahogany 
Vespa Bob
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Nice to see you back in the swing of things, Ken.
Bob
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Beau Hannam Ukuleles
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My first through pyramid (or pyramid through?) uke bridge.
While this bridge is 1/2" longer then my usual bridges (this is 4.5" x 7/8") , its actually a touch lighter in weight which is nice.
While this bridge is 1/2" longer then my usual bridges (this is 4.5" x 7/8") , its actually a touch lighter in weight which is nice.
sequoia
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Not sure I would call that a true pyramid bridge, but I like the look and proportions better than the classic Martin one. Very nice. Don't forget to send pitchers once it is attached.
Beau Hannam Ukuleles
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yer- this is a usual pyramid bridge with pins--
With these through bridges, it helps with the over the saddle break angle to slope the back of the bridge.
Beau Hannam Ukuleles
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Brazilian rosewood Pyramid through bridge
sequoia
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Looks awesome. A new take on a classic bridge design shape. Love it... (Don't you hate the little polish compound flecks that seem to show up in photo's? This baby is hot off the presses!)....How about a picture of the rosette? Looks interesting oh master of the contrasting color scheme.
Beau Hannam Ukuleles
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Rosette is Black-Red-Black and top edge has black MOP too
Rosette is black MOP and red recon stone which 'talks too' the parrot inlay as they are engraved feathers.
Tuners are snakewood Rubners with old patina
Fingerboard is madagascan rw
Rosette is black MOP and red recon stone which 'talks too' the parrot inlay as they are engraved feathers.
Tuners are snakewood Rubners with old patina
Fingerboard is madagascan rw
lauburu
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He's showing off. Just ignore him.
Miguel
Miguel
Vespa Bob
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Not to show you up, Beau, but coincidentally, I'm working on a string through bridge right now, so I thought I'd include a pic of it here! All hand carved ebony, sorta made up as I went along. Still needs some refining.
Regarding my tongue in cheek remark, I hope to be as good as you one day, but I doubt if I'll live long enough! BTW, when do you drill the string through holes in your bridge, before or after gluing it to the top?
Bob
but coincidentally, I'm working on a string through bridge right now, so I thought I'd include a pic of it here! All hand carved ebony, sorta made up as I went along. Still needs some refining.Regarding my tongue in cheek remark, I hope to be as good as you one day, but I doubt if I'll live long enough! BTW, when do you drill the string through holes in your bridge, before or after gluing it to the top?
Bob
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Beau Hannam Ukuleles
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nice!.
i drilled the bridge holes before glueing the bridge on. However, i forgot to only half drill them so glue kept ozzing out of all 4 so i have to re sand and polish the bridge once one.
SO, pre drill, but only half way through!
i drilled the bridge holes before glueing the bridge on. However, i forgot to only half drill them so glue kept ozzing out of all 4 so i have to re sand and polish the bridge once one.
SO, pre drill, but only half way through!
Vespa Bob
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Got it! Thanks for the info. I have to say that anyone who posts ultra close ups of their work as you do, must have great confidence in it. When I take pics of my stuff, I purposely induce camera shake and make sure it's out of focus!
Bob
Bob
Beau Hannam Ukuleles
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hahaha- I actually want to get a macro lens to get much closer!-
Timbuck
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My advice is "dont get too close" Beau ...I some times use my microscope to sort out details on the rosettes etc: and some areas that look great to the naked eye, look horrendous when you see them magnified X 100
Pukulele Pete
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I'm too lazy to check 104 pages , but thought I would mention the borescope /endoscope, I got on Ebay for about 10 bucks including shipping.
It's great for looking at things close up, looking inside a uke,etc . Sorry If someone already mentioned this, but it's a cool tool for little money.
Works like a tiny webcam.
It's great for looking at things close up, looking inside a uke,etc . Sorry If someone already mentioned this, but it's a cool tool for little money.
Works like a tiny webcam.
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robinashby
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A friend of mine is a health and safety consultant..... I should him my multi use room I do the woodwork in..... he was horrified.
However he saw the full face dust mask and was impressed !
when I see pictures of this even I am horrified ! need to have a serous sort out stuff just happened as I bought it.... need to now reassess !
oh my,
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Sven
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I upgraded my workbench with a built in sound system. Two high quality speakers, found in the trash, mounted on the back of the under carriage. A small amp off ebay under the tool cabinet and a cable to the phone. I feel a great sense of accomplishment!
joebok
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What is going on in my shop is that I am considering, not for the first time (and I'm sure not for the last), retiring my table saw - it was my grandpa's. It is a Delta Homecraft, 8" tiltling table he got right after WW II. It has a 1/2 horse motor and a mobile stand he built for it. I am ramping up on my woodworking and logically it makes sense to invest in a new saw. I have some in mind - but when it comes time to pull the trigger I just can't do it. Too much sentimental value - besides, it still works and I have 10 fingers...!
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