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THE END PIECE

3/30/2018

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I got a very nice joint where the sides met at the very bottom of the baritone, but the buyer and I decided that an end piece would look nicer-so here is how it was done.
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First I attached this end piece guide that clamps to the end of a Uke. Because I had already installed the binding, top and bottom I did not want to risk using a router, so I got out the carving tools.
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Using these mini-carving tools I carefully cut out the side ends preparing for a wood inlay.
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Here is the carved out space ready for the inlay.
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Now a piece of black/white purfling is glued into the recess 

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Now it is ready for the wooden end piece inlay.  But what kind of wood should I use.?
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I expect that every luthier has boxes of small scraps of wood that he just cannot bring himself to throw away.  I am no exception, and now I search for a wood that will match or blend with the project.

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    This is the piece I chose.  First a trip to the band saw to reduce it in size a bit. Actually a lot,  After lots of sanding, and fitting the end piece is glued into its recess.  Tomorrow I will show you the result.
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