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1st September 2018, 10:18 PM #46GOLD MEMBER
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Yep, sort of. Each string will require different compensation due to distance from nut and also string diameter along with nut and saddle height. Intonation is checked by holding the strings on the 12th fret and adjusting the saddle to get the correct note. I will be using a piece of rod under the strings at the appropriate saddle position and adjusting until each string is as close as I can get to correct intonation in one line then mark and route the slot.
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1st September 2018, 10:21 PM #47
Nice using a larger saddle can achieve it hope you post a video of how it sounds [emoji106]
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1st September 2018, 10:26 PM #48GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks for your comments, I have no idea what to listen for with tap testing so anything I hear I would have no clue of what to do with it. I have learned that doing this as a bolt on neck that it has its drawbacks. I am going to make up a jig to do dovetails for the next one, at least then I can finish the body completely prior to gluing the neck on.
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15th September 2018, 05:39 PM #49GOLD MEMBER
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Well time has come to show the end result, there are a few things I would do differently but all in all I am pleased with my first attempt at a ukulele.
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15th September 2018, 08:06 PM #50Member
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Lovely work Cal, your design works really well.
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15th September 2018, 08:54 PM #51
Awesome.
Cliff.
If you find a post of mine that is missing a pic that you'd like to see, let me know & I'll see if I can find a copy.
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15th September 2018, 10:23 PM #52
Cal,
What can I saw other than impressed. Was a long road but you got there and learned a bit on the way. I learned a bit also just watching. Just waiting to see what you come up with next.
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John
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15th September 2018, 10:45 PM #53GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks John, yep it’s been a journey. One I will take again with the twin to this one. I will rethinking the binding thickness and method of attachment as I used ca glue on this one and it is totally unforgiving. I plan on doing a dovetail neck to body joint also, so yet more jigs! It will allow me to finish the body and the neck separately and give a better finish. There are a few mistakes on this one, but hey it’s part of the learning process. I am certainly happy that I have a “give it a go” attitude, what can’t be gained from that?
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17th September 2018, 09:40 PM #54
Great to see it finished Cal, I am envious. What did you use to finish the timber?
Dave
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
Edmund Burke 1729 - 1797
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17th September 2018, 11:37 PM #55GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks! Ubeaut white shellac. Didn’t go the whole hog with getting a French polish finish, it has its floors. Final finish with 0000 steel wool. Will spend a bit more time on the next one and see what comes of it. The neck and fretboard were sanded to 2000 grit then oiled with mineral oil, wipe on let soak then wipe off excess, did a few coats and then final with 2000 grit again to get a little more sheen on it. Silky smooth!
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19th September 2018, 05:14 PM #56GOLD MEMBER
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A short video of a friend playing this ukulele.
https://youtu.be/VYzndJW2nP0
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19th September 2018, 06:22 PM #57
You have to be happy with that.
Cliff.
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19th September 2018, 06:41 PM #58GOLD MEMBER
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Yep, better than I expected! [emoji1]
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24th September 2018, 10:19 PM #59
Wow! I have not been on the forum for years but when my Email inbox from Woodwork Forums had a Ukulele build I could not help myself. I was also surprised that Cliff had a knowledge about such things as well.
I met Cliff many times at the Woodworking Show in Brisbane, he is a friend of Dai Sensei ( Neil ). Also this is the first time I have ever been in the Musical Section, I have only been interested in the Ukulele six months and would like to build one too.
I will read this thread and all the others, it might just get me re interested in Woodwork again. Been a tough last few years.
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24th September 2018, 11:01 PM #60
I was wondering how thick you reduced the Camphor to for the Sound board and how you did it. A thicknesser might have a bit of difficulty getting down to 3mm or less. Or did you not find it an issue.
Pete
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