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TRICKS OF THE TRADE.

8/21/2016

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After the first couple of applications of French Polish is the perfect time to correct those little blemishes that show up on your instrument.  Here are a couple of the tricks of the trade that solve the problems.
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The secret weapon is thick super glue.  The rosewoods frequently have tiny holes caused by insects.  You simply fill the holes with super-glue, and when it hardens, sand it smooth, and put the finish on it.  It will be invisible.
​Here is the Brazilian Rosewood uke with the nasty holes sanded smooth.
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Here is what it looked like after an application of French Polish.  You cannot find the worm holes
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Next I turned to then Pinecone build.  The sides are cut  31 inches long and taper from their centers from 1.1/4 inches to just 1 inch at the ends where they slip into the neck.  To cut those tapers I reverted to the shooting board and it's hold down clamps.
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Here they are, trimmed down to shape.  Now to thin them down to bending thickness.  These are really beautiful tiger stripe maple.  They will make lovely instruments.
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