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Gluing on Back of 'Ukulele

 

1. Place 'ukulele on jig and clamp neck flat to jig.

 

 

2. Apply glue to edge of body including braces and blocks.

3. Centering back on body, sandwich and clamp 'ukulele between work board and contoured back mold. Make sure top surface of neck and top surface of the sound board are in a straight line.

4. Allow to dry overnight.

5. Take off work board and contoured back mold. Put away clamps.

6. Use router to cut off excess veneer from the back of the 'ukulele.

          

Home Page | A Brief History | 'Ukulele Assembly Sequence | Constructing the 'Ukulele Neck | Shaping of the Neck and Tail Blocks | Layout and Bending of 'Ukulele Sides and Lining | Gluing Up of Top and Back of 'Ukulele | Sanding and Shaping of Sound Board and Back | Installing Neck onto 'Ukulele Body | Glue in Top Lining and Top Braces | Gluing on Sound Board of the 'Ukulele | Gluing in of Bottom Lining and Back Bracing | Gluing on Back of 'Ukulele | Finishing Surface | Making of Fret Board and Bridge | Drilling of Holes for Tuning Keys | Final Finishing | Links | Photo Gallery

Sam Nihipali & Daniel Yuen
sam99@hawaii.rr.com
Date last modified: 4/27/00