How To Build A Ukulele, Lesson 3: ASSEMBLING THE BODY

In this tutorial we'll cover:

- Building a mold to hold your ukulele during construction
- Gluing the sides, neck and tail block, and installing the linings

Holding the sides, back and top in place is easy, using the simple jig shown in this lesson. Follow along with Dan Erlewine and Steve Miller to glue up the body of your uke.

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The kits features a premium solid tonewood top with laminated mahogany or walnut back and sides. The mahogany neck is fully carved and the fretboard is pre-slotted for accurate fretting.

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Tools and supplies used in this video include:

Tightbond III Glue
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Swivel Handle Clamp
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Glue Brush
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80-grit sandpaper
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Razor Knife
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Rubber Clamping Bands
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Dremel Tool
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Precision Router Base
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Low Tack Protective Tape
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Mini Clamps (or clothespins with rubber bands)
stewmac.com/item/3712

Plywood

Angle brackets

Large dowels

Wax Paper

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