- 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
Sanding and Shaping of Sound Board and Back
1. Run sound board and back through thickness sander to obtain desired thickness, e.g. .070" thickness.
2. Sand sound board and back with palm sander to remove all scratches using 120 and 220 grit. Sand in the direction of the grain.
3. Using template (Concert, Tenor, Baritone), layout shape of 'ukulele on the sound board and back.
4. Remove template and draw a second outer line approximately 1/2" to 3/4" around the 'ukulele's shape.
5. Measure to center of sound hole and drill the sound hole using circle saw carefully on the drill press.
6. Glue on reinforcing pieces for sound hole and glue joint.
