Should have had a ukulele
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 Next years pollinators have completed metamorphosis and are now adults hibernating in their cocoons. Put them in a cool place for the winter and put them out again in the Spring. I put mine in the garage refrigerator.
 Three new tenors to choose from, James chose the rosewood. Here is the happy new owner.
the Black Walnut/Lutz and the Claro Walnut/Lutz at the bottom of the photo are still available. The baritone in the stand is already committed.  Had a request for strap buttons on the new Baritone, The old wood lathe will provide. Only hand turned wooden buttons on this beauty.
Now for the final sanding and the French Polish.  This figured Koa is going to explode with beauty when the French Polish hits it.   It was sold yesterday and is at its new home on Whidbey Island, WA
Here is my latest, just strung up yesterday Sonic Tested Lutz Spruce and East Indian Rosewood make for a rich and vibrant tone. This uke has it all
Important to prevent splits in sensitive places  The patches are thin veneer placed with their grain opposite that of the wood they are protecting.  These patches strengthen the center glue seam
The sides are on, the tentalones glued on, tomorrow the back goes on  The fretboard is made and radiused and it is ready to receive its frets  After the fretboard is radiused then each slot must be tested for adequate depth.  Now the frets are cut and can be put in. Here they are, ready to go.
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