@11.00 The polish now feels fully dry (to the touch), but slightly rough in places. I'm going to give it another hour or two to dry/harden some more, then I'll (very) lightly rub it back with somethin...

@10.25 This is the first phase of finishing. Just rubbed on the Liberon Easy French Polish, maybe 2-3 coats, rubbed on in an area until its almost dry, then start on the next area. Pretty quick to app...

@10.00. The bare body, ready. The colour was looking a little washed-out after the stain had dried, and I'd rubbed back the rough spots. Attachment : 20221105_100933sml.jpg

I've spent the last few days wondering whether to add to the "design feature" and repeat something similar elsewhere on the body. Just in case anyone ever thought that the jack socket was a "mistake"!...

Errrr, well, that’s up to standard @Russ!! What????

Can I do a 2-parter? there, done it.

@koendb Yes and I made the body width a bit too wide so the top only just fitted

Posted by: @rocknroller912 Don’t think I would build a kit again it’s harder than starting from scratch as the parts are pre cut for assembly in a factory jig and have to be lined up perfectly for gl...

@jozefbehr i forgot to say that it’s a Martin kit guitar I got when I visited the factory years ago so can’t take all the credit. Still a fair bit to do though. The back wasn’t joined and was 1mm too...

@koendb Yes I used what was free at the time but not the greatest to work with. I will also have to varnish the inside as the chipboard made some small scratches on the wood which need sanding.

So, my string gauges as recommended to me by D'Addarrio and Ernie Ball: Ernie Ball Recommendation: Strings:Heavy gauge - 20lbs tensionHigh G 0.014"Low G 0.030" WoundC 0.023" wound or 0.020" plainE 0.0...

Posted by: @wolframmalukker 17" scale-would be considered a "tenor" uke Alright! I used a 16" on mine 🙂 It took me a bit of experimenting to find a good combination of string gauges.

Posted by: @rocknroller912 Made it from an old bit of kitchen worktop. Awesome 🙂 Gonna make mine out of multiplex as that is what I have available

@koendb Got the back on as well now but I need to modify the mold a bit as it’s too wide in some places. The rubber bands catch on the edge and don’t put enough pressure on the guitar. Made it from a...

Woow looks great..

Posted by: @rocknroller912 Gluing the top on at last. Having a dry clamping run first and think I need to find some more old bicycle inner tubes before the real thing. Yes you definitely need mor...

17" scale-would be considered a "tenor" uke. I have the explorer body that is getting the gibson style bridge so I haven't cut the neck pocket yet because I'm a chicken. I've done the math, I know the...

@clinton Happened to me too. Depth stop on my router slipped. That turned out really well, I'd say that one was a happy accident.

Posted by: @rocknroller912 I need to find some more old bicycle inner tubes before the real thing I’ve got a couple - but they’re so old that they’re probably perished by now. One day I’ll rescue m...