Looking forward to glue this on the headstock. Curly willow root. I found it myself, 20 years ago
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| Author: | Fredostli [ Wed Dec 02, 2015 8:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | First acoustic build - Tenor Ukulele |
Hello. I am New at this forum. I have buildt some Electric guitars and a fretless bass. Now it is time to try Acoustic instruments. I have started on a Tenor Ukulele and a Martin-style guitar using plans from Georgia Luthier Supply. This build thread is for my Ukulele. I really wanted to build using local material. Local means Northern Norway. So material is locally grown Spruce, birk and Rowan. This is not the most common materials for guitars, but I am not the first who use it. I am Lucky to have materials stored for many years, and a lot of Tools. (I also have a boatbuilding-project going) I hope to learn from experienced luthiers here at the forum. Here are som photos of progress so far: Rosett made of root from Willow Attachment: DSC_0861.JPG Sides ready for the top. Made of birk Attachment: DSC_0867.JPG Top glued on. Top made of spruce - two part bookmatched Attachment: DSC_0873.JPG Regards Fred |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First acoustic build - Tenor Ukulele |
She's looking great so far Fred!! Welcome to the OLF too! PS: I'm a fan of the TV show Lillehammer which I know you fine folks can get in Norway too! |
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| Author: | Fredostli [ Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First acoustic build - Tenor Ukulele |
Thanks Hesh. Yes Lillyhammer is a Great show. Lillehammer also have a Luthier that inspired me to build in local Woods. I recomend hes site:[url]http://www.norwegianwoodseries.com/index.php/about-us/[url] |
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| Author: | Fredostli [ Fri Dec 04, 2015 4:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First acoustic build - Tenor Ukulele |
Looking forward to glue this on the headstock. Curly willow root. I found it myself, 20 years ago
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| Author: | Fredostli [ Sun Dec 06, 2015 7:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First acoustic build - Tenor Ukulele |
Made a binding router rig. Worked well!  Sent fra min D6603 via Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Fredostli [ Mon Dec 14, 2015 4:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First acoustic build - Tenor Ukulele |
Starting to look like.. something. Neck and back is not glued, as I am waiting for a preamp to mount before closing it. Also making a knife from the same willow used on the headstock 
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Mon Dec 14, 2015 11:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First acoustic build - Tenor Ukulele |
Looking great. Nice wood choices. When you say Birk, is that what we Usonians would call Birch? Somewhere here is a thread about Art's "Norwegian wood" mandolin, you should check it out. BTW, in that last picture, is the bridge sitting there backwards or do the strings load from the front? |
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| Author: | dzsmith [ Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First acoustic build - Tenor Ukulele |
It look great Fred! I really like the wood color and figure! Dan I like your binding jig. I will make one like it and give it a try. Thanks! Dan |
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| Author: | Fredostli [ Wed Dec 16, 2015 3:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First acoustic build - Tenor Ukulele |
The bridge is bacwards but not glued.  Yes it is Birch (Betula pubescens) Thanks for the responses. I will check out the Norwegian Wood mandolin thread Fred |
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| Author: | Fredostli [ Wed Dec 16, 2015 7:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First acoustic build - Tenor Ukulele |
I like your binding jig. I will make one like it and give it a try. Thanks! Dan[/quote] btw: The plywood on the binding rig is mounted on the router base With double sided tape. A really simple solution, but it Works! |
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| Author: | Fredostli [ Tue Mar 01, 2016 11:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First acoustic build - Tenor Ukulele |
  uke finished and working on the guitarSent fra min D6603 via Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Fredostli [ Tue Mar 01, 2016 11:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First acoustic build - Tenor Ukulele |
 Sent fra min D6603 via Tapatalk |
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