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.
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.
Here is the Brazilian Rosewood uke with the nasty holes sanded smooth.
Here is what it looked like after an application of French Polish. You cannot find the worm holes
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.
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.
