injury update.

there you go. stuck my left pointer finger on the bandsaw blade two days ago while working on my inlays.  I'm decommissioned for the rest of the week. however, that does not mean i'll be stopping completely. it just means that i will finally get to focus on one of many other projects i have . this week, I'm starting on my Gameboy uke in commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the original Nintendo NES.

here a re the build photo essay:

Cherry Nano Uke 2015 #1

Cherry soundbox, bloodwood skunk strip
maple and koa soundhole binding
6.75" scale
cherry bridge, bone nut and saddle
Lacewood headstock veneer
Macadamia mini violin peg tuners
indian rosewood fretboard
no finish, just a clear shellac primer
Seaquar leader line fluorocarbons ( red label)
ebony heelcap
Tuned to an Octave of C

The 'Woodchip" miniature uke.

here is my latest offering.
Koa body
6.5" overall length
4" miniature scale
mahogany neck
Gaboon Ebony fretboard, bridge, tuning pegs
bone nut and saddle
maple rosette
lacewood headstock overlay
Tru-oil finish
Sea-guar clear fluorocarbon

                   

                   

Tiwi Koa Keychain uke #3

vintage hawaiian inspired tiny creation.

7" scale
Koa body
mahogany neck
carved maple wooden tuning pegs
gaboon ebony nut and saddle
homemade rope binding rosette, fretboard and headstock inlay
8" overall length

Carving an archtop

catching up on my regular size ukes this week. a step-by-step photo essay and in no particular order.