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Author:  pnj [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:58 pm ]
Post subject:  What tools can I get away with NOT having?
Howdy folks!

I'd like to build this Ukulele kit from Stewmac. I have a lot of woodworking/cabinet making experience and am very familiar with various tools.

However, I currently don't have access to alot of tools. I have access to a table saw, drill press and various small hand tools. But I don't have a router or flush trimmer. What alternative tools can I use inplace of a router? I won't be putting binding on this instrument, so I guess I just need to trim the back/front with something..?

I know without some tools the job will take longer to complete. Time I have plenty of, money for tools, I have none of..:)

Thoughts/suggestions?
any hints you can give me that I may not have thought of yet?

http://www.carrotcreek.com/ukulele/ukulele_draft.htm
link to the kit/instructions.

thanks. :)
Author:  zac_in_ak [ Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: What tools can I get away with NOT having?
pnj wrote:
Howdy folks!

But I don't have a router or flush trimmer. What alternative tools can I use inplace of a router?


umm a coping saw and some sand paper i would think. I have one of these on the way also, my build will be almost or totally hand tools I may cheat with my dremel a little but I live in an apartment so nothing bigger then that :D post pics!
Author:  Alexandru Marian [ Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: What tools can I get away with NOT having?
I live in a apartment too and I am not using any power tools. The LMI gramil is great for cutting binding chanels, it's about 50$ and works like a charm. And it can be very easily converted into a rosette router in about 15 mins of work.
Author:  Hesh [ Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:42 am ]
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Author:  Ron M. [ Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: What tools can I get away with NOT having?
pnj wrote:
What alternative tools can I use inplace of a router? I won't be putting binding on this instrument, so I guess I just need to trim the back/front with something..?

I know without some tools the job will take longer to complete. Time I have plenty of, money for tools, I have none of..:)


http://www.carrotcreek.com/ukulele/ukulele_draft.htm
link to the kit/instructions.

thanks. :)


For trimming the overhang on the top and back you could use a chisel, small block plane and sandpaper to get it flush with the sides. Thats what i used, and i have a PC router, but didn't trust using it being inexperienced with power tools. It will take longer, but like you, I have plenty of time.

Ron M.
Author:  Link Van Cleave [ Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: What tools can I get away with NOT having?
Maybe you already have one but a Spokeshave is easy, fast and give you great control. You could pick one up used for $10 or $15 .

Link
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: What tools can I get away with NOT having?
Many Mexican luthiers use a "cuchillo" knife for a lot things like
trimming the tops and backs. http://www.frets.com/FRETSpages/Luthier/Technique/ToolUse/KnifeTechnique/knifetech02.html
Author:  pnj [ Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What tools can I get away with NOT having?
Thanks guys.

I'm getting pretty excited about this..:)
Author:  Frei [ Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What tools can I get away with NOT having?
Another cheap way to trim the spuce overhang is with a coping saw blade. No worries about grain hangup.
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