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by Paul Montgomery
Mon Jan 08, 2024 1:56 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Nut & Saddle Sanding Tool
Replies: 0
Views: 16515

Nut & Saddle Sanding Tool

Another shop made tool. This one helps to precisely flatten the bottom of a nut / saddle and square it up. Good for sanding down the bottom of a saddle when lowering the strings or when making new nuts and saddles.

https://youtu.be/qw8uwaZLFOI?si=_SIFzkE-NAKEZuOj
by Paul Montgomery
Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:49 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: A Neck Angle Adjustment Jig
Replies: 1
Views: 5354

A Neck Angle Adjustment Jig

A very quick video on how I used the StewMac mortise & tenon / dovetail joint jig to quickly make it easier to do a neck angle reset.

https://youtu.be/NX4eSFj1lMU
by Paul Montgomery
Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: Ukuleles
Topic: Just off the bench - a custom uke
Replies: 3
Views: 6690

Re: Just off the bench - a custom uke

Thanks!
by Paul Montgomery
Sat Apr 22, 2023 11:34 am
Forum: Ukuleles
Topic: Just off the bench - a custom uke
Replies: 3
Views: 6690

Just off the bench - a custom uke

I used a variety of woods and put some custom sentimental objects into this uke for the customer (aka Anna, my sister in law). Plays nice and looks great. I expect great things Anna!

https://youtu.be/QjJkQEpkcqw
by Paul Montgomery
Mon Sep 05, 2022 11:41 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: LuxCut III Replacement Helical Spiral Cutter Head
Replies: 0
Views: 15844

LuxCut III Replacement Helical Spiral Cutter Head

Spent the weekend upgrading my 20 yr old planer. Worth the time and money! Next of all I need to test how thin I can plane wood. Any one here done this?

https://youtu.be/hDUkFE0XKo4
by Paul Montgomery
Fri May 13, 2022 1:51 am
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Electrifying a Radius Dish Sander
Replies: 10
Views: 10106

Electrifying a Radius Dish Sander

This is a luthier tool and I know it’s not for everyone, but I’m thinking that there might be some clever people here who just might find their own use for it.

https://youtu.be/nBMDt84rlCM
by Paul Montgomery
Sat Oct 16, 2021 12:37 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: A small go-bar deck
Replies: 0
Views: 10190

A small go-bar deck

Just made a go-bar deck that quickly breaks down and can be also used for radiusing. For the bars I'm presently using bamboo strips that I made from ripping up some bamboo flooring I have.

https://youtu.be/kWs2Ltn0Fu4
by Paul Montgomery
Thu May 13, 2021 2:54 am
Forum: Ukuleles
Topic: Making ukulele necks 2
Replies: 0
Views: 10342

Making ukulele necks 2

I've been working some jigs and tools to make ukuleles. Right now I'm just making the necks but am about to start the bodies as well. The first video I made was of a jig to quickly make the main shaft of the neck. In this one I'm continuing with the roughing out and then finishing it off. If I was o...
by Paul Montgomery
Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:04 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Making a Wood Bending Iron
Replies: 0
Views: 6791

Making a Wood Bending Iron

I've made several wood bending irons over the years. This one just might be my best one yet. My heat source is a cartrige heater. So far so good.

https://youtu.be/7kLhW4J-OVg
by Paul Montgomery
Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:36 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Making a Portable Spindle Sander
Replies: 4
Views: 6499

Re: Making a Portable Spindle Sander

Hi Paul, Good job! I've been contemplating doing something similar but a little cruder with a wooden rolling pin. I probably won't do the drill mod and just use spray glue to glue sandpaper to the rolling pin. (my wife has a few extras so she shouldn't mind) I'm sure she'll never miss just one!
by Paul Montgomery
Sat Mar 27, 2021 11:06 am
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Making a Portable Spindle Sander
Replies: 4
Views: 6499

Making a Portable Spindle Sander

I've finished making my spindle sander and therefore the spindle sander video. Works great! I think it's the best thing I've found for doing instrument necks. Decided to have a little fun with this video so it's a little different than my regular HOWTOs. Enjoy and hope you find it informative should...
by Paul Montgomery
Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:03 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: A drum sander with a twist
Replies: 5
Views: 6679

Re: A drum sander with a twist

Sometimes the most valuable part of the process is learning what doesn't work. Sharing that can allow others to skip that part of the journey. Thanks! I agree and in fact when I plan most of my projects I take a route where I will cover as many variables and try to learn as much as I can along the ...
by Paul Montgomery
Sun Mar 14, 2021 8:59 am
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: A drum sander with a twist
Replies: 5
Views: 6679

Re: A drum sander with a twist

Yea, this is one of those quick projects that got out of hand!
by Paul Montgomery
Fri Mar 12, 2021 8:14 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: A drum sander with a twist
Replies: 5
Views: 6679

A drum sander with a twist

For things like thin stock for pick guards or head stock laminations, a pattern router bit runs the risk of shattering the work piece. So I'm trying to put a bearing on a drill press drum sander. It took a lot of mucking around, but I finally got something workable.

https://youtu.be/wkf9DekuwOo
by Paul Montgomery
Sat Mar 06, 2021 1:52 am
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: A jig to make ukulele necks
Replies: 2
Views: 4656

Re: A jig to make ukulele necks

Jim Ritter wrote: Thu Mar 04, 2021 10:23 pm Nice, thanks for taking the time to share that.
Jim
Thanks for watching!
by Paul Montgomery
Thu Mar 04, 2021 6:51 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: A jig to make ukulele necks
Replies: 2
Views: 4656

A jig to make ukulele necks

It took way longer than it should have to make, but I’ve finally finished a jig to quickly and accurately make the main part of ukulele necks. For the headstock and heel I’ve got other things on the way, but for now here it is:

https://youtu.be/hHF8vqp9WvA
by Paul Montgomery
Wed Jan 13, 2021 9:06 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Making a bridge setting jig - good idea or not?
Replies: 3
Views: 5251

Re: Making a bridge setting jig - good idea or not?

I am working on a newer simpler version of this tool. One thing I like impressed with on this jig though was just how in tune I got the uke. Like, sparklingly in tune. I've measured before and then filed the saddle, but this way I was able to play the instrument until I got it just right, and was ab...
by Paul Montgomery
Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:03 am
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Making a bridge setting jig - good idea or not?
Replies: 3
Views: 5251

Making a bridge setting jig - good idea or not?

I've been working on a 'contraption' to allow setting the bridge fore and aft, up and down, and side to side. The idea is that once the bridge is properly located, it can be marked and then glued down to the top. For this first prototype test I am using a cigar box uke that I'm making. Hopefully if ...
by Paul Montgomery
Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:08 am
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Making fretboard inlay dots
Replies: 6
Views: 7931

Re: Making fretboard inlay dots

Having started this, there are some other ideas I'd like to explore but, alas. I could also clean my messy shop. Hmmm...

Thanks all.
by Paul Montgomery
Thu Dec 24, 2020 7:36 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Making fretboard inlay dots
Replies: 6
Views: 7931

Making fretboard inlay dots

I have been in the shop playing with different ideas on making fretboard inlay dots, both materials and tools.

Here's a short video I made, although I'm sure that this group has some great ideas as well to share.

https://youtu.be/WfGWtFhsUKA

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