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JOINING THE BACKS

4/8/2019

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Large ukuleles, tenors and baritones, generally use two pieces of book matched backs.   Here is how I do it.
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The most important step is joining the edges perfectly.  First I plane each piece, then I place a long strip of sandpaper on my table saw surface and sand until I can see no light between the two edges.  Take your time and seek perfection, this is important.
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Once the edges mate perfectly, lay down a strip of  visqueen both below and on top of your joining edge.  then apply the glue, being sure both surfaces have received glue. 
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Here is a simple, but effective way of clamping the two pieces together,  that is if you have a 25 lb bag bird shot.
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The pieces and parts for #s 116 and 117 are slowly being assembled on the work table.  A tenor and a baritone in their early stages.  Tomorrow I will be thinning the backs and perhaps bending the sides.  Stay tuned.
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