-Getting started
-PVC Clamp
-Gobar
-PVC Gobar
-Gobar Deck
-Sandpaper Cutter
-Sanding Block
-Fret File
-Bending Jig
phone/fax:
(808) 847-1541
718 Puuhale Rd.
Honolulu, HI
96819
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Getting Started
The following is a compilation of basic hand tools, references
and odds and ends that should be included in your ukulele workshop
set-up. This list emphasizes the use of hand and portable tools
which are within the means of obtaining without mortgaging the
house.
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'Ukulele Construction Manual, by:
Michael and Asa Chock
Hana Lima 'Ia 'ukulele making class in a book
is available at the Shop
Store!
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Guitar making, by:
Cumpiano &Natelson
Journal of Guitar Acoustics, Martin Guitars, by: Tim White, Washburn
& Johnston.
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Design Tools:
Drawing/Sketch Pad - Poster board -
Triangle - Square - Tape Measure -
Straight Edge - 24" Metal Ruler -
Compass - French Curve -
Mechanical Pencil - Magic Marker
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Basic Cutting and Shaping:
Scrapers - Chisels 1/4" and 3/4" -
Micro Dog Leg Chisels - Skew Knife -
Xacto Knife - Single Edge Razor Blades -
Awl - Hand Drill - Pin Vise - Various bit Sets -
Tapered Reamer - Micro Planes Flat&Round -
Wood Rasps - Needle File Set - Mill File
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Fastening:
PVA Glue (Franklin Tite Bond) -
5 min Epoxy - Cyanoacrylate Glue -
3/4x18 Brads - Photo Mount Adhesive -
Double Stick Tape - Masking Tape -
Binder Clips Rubber Bands - Micro Screwdriver set -
Push pins Spool Clamps - Jaws Clamps - C Clamps -
Cam Clamps - Spring Clamps
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Powertools:
Palm Sander or Orbital sander -
Detail Sander - Electric or Battery Operated Drill -
Jig Saw - 1/4" Collet Laminate Trimmer
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Abrasives:
Sharpening Stones - 600 , 1200, 3000 -
Honing Guide - Sanding Blocks -
Sandpapers: 80&100 grit -
Norton Addlox: 120, 150, 180, 220, 320 -
Wet/Dry 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000, 1200 -
Polishing Papers (3M)
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Other Items:
Collar Set For Router -
Various Router Bits -
Wing/Rabet Cutter with Multiple Bearings -
Fret Saw or Blade - Scale Templates - Fret Files -
Fret Nippers - Heat Blanket or Bending Pipe -
Chromatic Tuner - Straws - Q-Tips - Paper Towels - Wax Paper
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Finishing:
Laquer or Varnish or Shellac - 'Tru-Oil' - Cotton Rags -
Car Wax - Thiner - Alcohol - Naptha
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