Building a Ukulele In 4 Days
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11 ай бұрынThis project was a real opportunity to explore my new workshop, as well as use up some homeless timber and test my perfectionism.
While I’m thrilled with how it turned out given the time constraint, I feel lucky that my guitars are allowed so much more time for attention to detail, structurally and mainly sonically, as well as aesthetically. Also, the fact I have access to some really great materials makes me really grateful; building with offcuts and slightly weird colour schemes really made me miss the latter.
If you want to find the tools I used in this video, the links are as follows:
Luthier’s Digital Calipers: stewmac.sjv.io/n13bV9
Fretsaw: stewmac.sjv.io/rQzOeR
Japanese saw: stewmac.sjv.io/DVvZqy
Radius dishes (40ft and 15ft): stewmac.sjv.io/k0aZQN
Hand bending iron: stewmac.sjv.io/xk2QXv
Rosette Routing jig: stewmac.sjv.io/RyjrK0 (be aware you need to order the base too which is here: stewmac.sjv.io/AWy2a7)
Rosette cutters: stewmac.sjv.io/15LdYz
Workshop rulers (long and short): stewmac.sjv.io/B0xdrB
Sliding square: stewmac.sjv.io/VmbBRE
Fretboard radiuser (16ft): stewmac.sjv.io/QyJd5a
Adhesive sandpaper: stewmac.sjv.io/nLRobX
Fret cutters: stewmac.sjv.io/0JWGgJ
Fret tang nippers: stewmac.sjv.io/RyB0xg
Fret files: stewmac.sjv.io/NkQ4P2
Engineers square: stewmac.sjv.io/y2e9LW
My exact Japanese chisels have been discontinued but generally these are a better size for lutherie: stewmac.sjv.io/3PxOMk
Lie Nielsen Block plane: www.lie-nielsen.com/products/...
Lie Nielsen No.5 1/2 Jack plane: www.lie-nielsen.com/products/...
Tempest Guitars sweatshirts: www.tempestguitars.com/access...
Love x
@rasmusn.e.m1064 11 ай бұрын
As soon as the "router solo" began I couldn't help laughing. That was a great bit.
@Gatherersmusic 11 ай бұрын
Ha ha yeah 1st (and last) time a router has sounded like a violin....or at least pleasant
@neilmacmusic 11 ай бұрын
great bit- see what you did there!
@rasmusn.e.m1064 11 ай бұрын
@@neilmacmusic :) Yeah, I know it was more of a gag, but it sounded so good, so I tried to refrain from seeming crass.
@florianzellmer8735 11 ай бұрын
And at around 14:35, it even plays some overtones/harmonics. So great
@starshot5172 8 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@Archtops 9 ай бұрын
Make the bracing thinner/lighter to make that top move. Great job!
@allanmakela3011 8 күн бұрын
You have a nicely equipped shop,I have guitar repair tools,but as a welder when I go into a shop,that has nice equipment it is so inspiring,the layout is like a place of worship
@machine2747 10 ай бұрын
That clamping method using the sticks is amazing. Really enjoyed watching this!
@wrongtown 10 ай бұрын
First time on this channel and that alone was worth a subscription ❤
@sillysongs19 10 ай бұрын
very traditional way of doing it for luthiers, I've seen a number of old violin crafting videos that use that method
@Erik_The_Viking 8 ай бұрын
I've never seen that method either, but it's definitely a very clever way to use physics to clamp pieces where a typical clamp couldn't reach.
@stephendexter3246 7 ай бұрын
That's a pretty common method of clamping guitars, they're called go-bars
@roadie3124 28 күн бұрын
There's a post from a wile ago where Daisy's just moving into her new workshop and she makes the structure with the bench and the roof for stick 'clamping'.
@tonysansom 11 ай бұрын
For a 'rush job' that is still one beautiful looking instrument, especially the walnut!
@chrisgreenwood4713 11 ай бұрын
You never disappoint! Who hates English accents? You are a wonderful craftsperson, your new apprentice is very lucky! Loved the music! Thank you1
@christopherfidler3019 10 ай бұрын
class and elegance.
@cormacsmall9442 10 ай бұрын
Who hates English accents? Well clearly you're not from Scotland, Wales or Ireland. Or England for that matter. (Just a joke, of course. Out of the thousands of different English accents, hers is definitely one of the best).
@tetedur377 10 ай бұрын
@@cormacsmall9442 I was going to say early Americans.
@fearnpol4938 8 ай бұрын
Actually most of the rest of the U.K. and pretty much most of their former colonies.
@edwardburroughs1489 Ай бұрын
@@fearnpol4938 LOL, bellend.
@daleonov Ай бұрын
"All ukuleles sound terrible" - I thought I was the only one who thought that haha. But it looks lovely! Enjoyed watching the build.
@gerard_deriviere 9 ай бұрын
No matter how many times i watch guitars and ukuleles being made it never fails to be magical
@MattCromwell 2 ай бұрын
The intoned router solo got me LOLing and made me subscribe. Love it.
@robertkerby2581 2 ай бұрын
Wow, you are an expertly skilled Craftsman! Watching you work on building the Ukalaly was absolutely mesmerizing! Well done young lady!
@ianbeeson5100 11 ай бұрын
New, larger shop. Builds new, tiny guitar. Love it 😊
@B.McAllister 11 ай бұрын
I have a feeling you'll be hitting a million subs quickly.
@detroutspinners9933 11 ай бұрын
Nothing better than the sound of a hand plane gliding through some spruce.
@TimThomas8624 11 ай бұрын
I WATCHED A VERY TALENTED YOUNG LADY DO A GREAT PROJECT. WELL DONE.
@saitamagotchi44 11 ай бұрын
I've done plenty of woodworking but no steam bending, mad respect for the skill and balls required to do that without gloves and so fast and accurately.
@williamwoolcock 10 ай бұрын
There's a maker on Kauai that makes his ukes with wood so thin it just projects loudly with great tone. Sort of convinced me that less is better, really contrasts with my Pono (which her's sounds like). Sells about $3500+. Just about the middle of Kapaa.
@rickrickard2788 11 ай бұрын
Grabbing my popcorn....
@DaisyTempest 11 ай бұрын
Aaaah adorable thank you
@hookdump 10 ай бұрын
"Mute it if you hate a british accent" -- LOL! I actually got hooked to this channel primarily because of your lovely british accent. XD
@DragonXVI 11 ай бұрын
That was a great watch!
@derwishrenegat743 4 ай бұрын
It turned out well, the ukulele sounds sonorous. You are a good craftswoman.
@Joel_Eade 9 ай бұрын
The router is my fave instrument. So metal.
@roadie3124 28 күн бұрын
About accents: it's lovely to hear your natural accent compared to the fake 'upper-class' accents that are so common these days. You sound just like the sisters of my friends when I was growing up.
@raincells Ай бұрын
Just discovered your channel and its great content. I'm a musician and enjoy watching people build quality instruments. I enjoyed the harmony of the router with the music. Just subscribed and will be watching more of your content. Well done!
@jakubpodesva9802 8 ай бұрын
OMG, yes, router was in tune with music! :D Amazing!
@TarnishedViking. 11 ай бұрын
Thanks again, Daisy💚👍
@googgnik 11 ай бұрын
I held my breathe watching you bend the wood around that heat element. I would have burned myself a half dozen times.
@rhs1856 11 ай бұрын
...bad scarf joint.. ."Gibson" Indeed! 🔥
@knutselaardre1272 10 ай бұрын
I don't know anything about guitar building, but you sure are a great woodworker and a nice person.
@MrEvolutionable 11 ай бұрын
I just stumbled upon your channel and have found it immensely therapeutic to watch you work and explain your process. Thank you for making my day a little more enjoyable.
@mikewilson3169 11 ай бұрын
I have no experience or knowledge of luthering (is that a word?). But, I found this absolutely fascinating, and can't wait for more. However, as a woodworker, my best line of the day was: "I should have done a dovetail, but life's too short."
@derekwalton16 11 ай бұрын
Dovetail but lifes too short - Best comment!!!!
@billwilliamson4715 8 ай бұрын
Why is it so enjoyable watching an experienced craftsperson work? Credit must be given to your video production skills as well.
@andrewmcdonough6710 11 ай бұрын
The first batch of ukuleles Martin made were shipped to a store in Hawaii. They sent them back! Turns out Martin made them like little acoustic guitars. Ukuleles are actually quite delicate. You did make a beautiful uke though. Maybe a different string type might make it sound a little better. Great video!
@emm_arr 11 ай бұрын
Mind blown at that post. Daisy ... you have this to hand. Have you built something that could take metal strimgs and be a version of a machete de braga? If you do try that, please post the video.
@BillACK 10 ай бұрын
Yep, while a lovely instrument, it looked overbuilt to me. Oh, and all ukes don't sound terrible! My Martin 2K (made from stunning flame koa) sounds pretty amazing! Loved the vid though.
@gemininimeg 10 ай бұрын
That's funny cause it was the Portuguese that actually came up with the Ukulele by modifying there Machete de Braga which became the Ukulele and Hawaiians adopted it and made it popular.
@marcusfridh8489 10 ай бұрын
@@gemininimegthe Portuguese cavanquino is the origine of the ukulele.
@deanohit 8 ай бұрын
This is a great point, my Kala sounded pretty average, one string was real flat sounding so I did some research and a lot of people suggested Aquila Nylgut strings. Man it came alive and is my favourite Uke now
@brentwalker8596 Ай бұрын
That router was hilarious.
@oscarbarda 9 ай бұрын
Oh heavens, your downward clamping jig shelf is SO SMART why did I never think of that T_T
@landraven0404 11 ай бұрын
The first picks were form queen bohemian rap but neither the ukes didn't know 😀 alaways nice and interesting! Make something with that workbench and make it sturdy, you're annoing yourself with it. You and your accent are beautifull!
@JusticeConstantine 11 ай бұрын
Daisy, It was so relaxing watching you make your ukulele.
@timdriman4253 3 ай бұрын
Hi Daisy. GFBISA I am thoughly enjoying living vicaqriously through your videos. What an absolute privilege to watch a master craftsperson at work, with commentary. 😁 If I may be outrageously cheeky, to mention that I did see rather a lot of uneccessary movement from your workbench. May I respectfully suggest that you check the tightness of the screws /nuts and bolts holding the legs, and corners together. They may just require some tightening, or as a "belts and braces" solution to stabilising that workbench, whould be to fix some diagonal, stabilizer, wooden battens using 10mm stainless steel, threaded bar, cut to size, and fixed at one end with Nyloc Nylon-lined locknuts, at one end, and simple wing nuts on the other side. (So you can remove them if needed) Keep up your awesome work. Take care, and be safe out there, Best regards all the way from Ballito, on the upper, eastern seaboard of South Africa. 😁
@wayngoodman3099 10 ай бұрын
Daisy, I could watch you build guitars for hours… you have an attention to detail woefully lacking in our world, and I so appreciate you for keeping the faith!!
@barrykershaw9818 8 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing when she put the sides into the jig.Almost as good as seeing tons of dirt coming out of a really nice rug on some of these videos.
@YegresAL 11 ай бұрын
Who needs soundboard tuning if router is already tuned perfectly? )))) But uke is really on the edge of what luthier could allow to oneself as professional... It seems that you already couldn't create something bad even if you're trying so :D
@lyricbread 11 ай бұрын
Watching you steam and hand bend those sides was very meditative. ASMR or whatever the cool kids are calling it these days. 😂
@soulfulfool 10 ай бұрын
to be honest I never seen more beautiful wood worker 🤣 👍👍
@nigel8247 9 ай бұрын
Great to hear a British accent normally mute sound.. great work.
@dwayne5698 9 ай бұрын
Your "Gibson" cough actually made me laugh out loud! If you know, you know. Ha!!
@templeofleila 5 ай бұрын
Your router solo is beautiful!
@citruscyanide 7 ай бұрын
I love the in tune router. I am so here for it
@lyricbread 11 ай бұрын
13:04 Your Makita router is a real “G.” 😉
@BosmangBeratna 8 ай бұрын
Holy CrazyClamps, Batman. 11/10 Wizardry
@trecruel3516 11 ай бұрын
The bendy stick clamps and handheld drum sander are two things I'm definitely going to try in my shop! That's inspired!
@shaneglackin 11 ай бұрын
The router really does sound... not just in tune, but rather beautiful.
@616C2D7867 9 ай бұрын
First time viewer here. This was an absolute pleasure to watch and listen to, the narration and the tunes! And yes, the router harmonies!
@rnp497 8 ай бұрын
there is nothing like a joint coming together - but I think we may be talking about different things 😁
@douglasdellinger352 Ай бұрын
I am very impressed. You are a very amazing person.
@Echo3_ Ай бұрын
I love a British accent, you are so lovely. excellent video!
@nomad3189 10 ай бұрын
I like the way she says "timber" instead of "wood". Timber sounds like you are constructing a bridge. I thought she just walked off the street and decided to build a Ukulele, but obviously she knows her way around the workshop.
@annietempest1 11 ай бұрын
Just love watching people make things . Brilliant.
@jeffwatson4908 11 ай бұрын
Fun and scary to watch at the same time. So easy to make a mistake. Your skills shine through. Might I suggest that you make the top and bottom thinner and lessen the internal bracing for more resonance.
@constantinehex5386 11 ай бұрын
nice work, pure artist. I've been called many things but a honey badger that's new ..... i like it hahaha
@andrewcroft9333 10 ай бұрын
That router really is in tune.
@Timberdam Ай бұрын
That was Great ! Thank's for sharing your skills ! Very Impressive !
@clauslangenbroek9897 7 ай бұрын
Well at least it's aesthetically pleasing. Also, I could listen to power tools tuned to acoustic guitars all day! :D Thank you for the video!
@bjrnmgranvang1107 9 ай бұрын
I am impressed beyond impressed.
@firebald2915 7 ай бұрын
I love her "Treetar" tattoo !
@josephadambery6278 10 ай бұрын
LOVING THE IN TUNE SANDING WITH GUITAR TRACK AND THE WORK TOO.... OBVIOUSLY
@StileandRailWoodworking 10 ай бұрын
I love that bent stick idea to clamp your pieces to the body.
@TheMMBArts 11 ай бұрын
I love how you tied the vacuum hose into your jumper belt for hands free vacuuming!
@elsantoproductora 9 ай бұрын
I don't have the tools or the knowledge needed to build an instrument, but I enjoy your videos so much. It's fascinating watching talented people at work.
@musicfromakido 11 ай бұрын
Your hair is cool in the talking bits.
@kevinchastain727 10 ай бұрын
Nice looking Ukulele for a quick project, I am going to try one with a yellow cedar top and mahogany back and sides. The Ukulele was first made in Portugal, after finding this out I started calling them a Portuguese guitar.
@radioking 11 ай бұрын
Improvising with materials is a really good skill for any woodworker to develop but especially important for modern musical instrument makers
@ilhmprnm Ай бұрын
i'm luthier from indonesia, love you daisy
@andrewfrost8866 11 ай бұрын
Hey, there, Daisy! I can totally understand where you're coming from. It's amazing how a project like this allows you to explore new techniques and push your boundaries. Working with homeless timber and testing your perfectionism must have been quite the adventure! While the time constraint posed a challenge, it's impressive how you could create something beautiful within those limitations. And you're absolutely right; guitars deserve that extra time and attention to detail, structurally and sonically. It's great that you have access to high-quality materials for your guitars, and I can imagine how much you appreciate that. Building with offcuts and experimenting with slightly unconventional colour schemes can be fun, but it also reminds us of the beauty of working with premium materials. It's all part of the creative journey! Keep up the fantastic work, and I'm sure your new apprentice will be incredibly lucky to learn from someone as talented as you. Your dedication and passion shine through in your projects. And hey, the music in the video was a delightful touch! Wishing you continued success and many more exciting projects to come! Take care, Andrew
@jeffcowles8274 11 ай бұрын
Floaty Trousers. Great 1950s band name.
@anehakansson7771 11 ай бұрын
Such a nice video. Art and science are what fundamentally define the human being. Music is played by someone, someone is listening and someone needs to provide the instrument. Bravo.
@jordmosselman3403 11 ай бұрын
My fair Lady Tempest, dare i say...magnicifent!! Whimsicle project? Perfling and binding, right, next project a modern guitar with baroque appointments? Inlays galore?
@daveslater9141 8 ай бұрын
Wonderful video presentation, clearly explaining what you are doing, informative, engaging and enjoyable, also there is nothing wrong with your British accent, a middle English accent without it being crammed with slang could not be easier to understand, well done young lady. X
@nickt9467 11 ай бұрын
The 'vacuum hose through belt loop dust collection system' is a nice touch. Creative, functional, efficient.
@PhreddCrintt 11 ай бұрын
Superb Daisy. I'm a long-retired engineer and still an active guitarist/vocalist. Loved every second - as I always do. Thank you!
@andreaswood6371 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for all your videos😊
@rickoshea8138 11 ай бұрын
Who could hate a British accent; especially yours, Daisy? Some serious skills you have!
@mattrose85 11 ай бұрын
Nobody could hate the accent and if you'd said it'd taken 3 weeks to build I'd still be amazed at the amount of craftswomanship that's gone into the instrument 😍 👍
@Niklasgranqvist 9 ай бұрын
wow that router solo was brilliant init.
@jhsrecordsentertainment4972 3 ай бұрын
Ps..I love your workmanship. Will introduce your products to other musicians and studios in usa. 🎉
@kencarlile1212 8 ай бұрын
Wow, you can see the grain flowing when you're doing the bending. Incredible!
@odinata 11 ай бұрын
4:53 The "ceiling clamp"?!?!? OMG you are a genius!!!
@darkiee69 11 ай бұрын
It's called a go-bar deck, an invention thousands of years old, from China. There's a video where she build it too.
@erikryken5033 8 ай бұрын
💖 That router solo is dreamy. 💫
@alexanderr.1801 9 ай бұрын
impressive what a single router tone can archieve... kinda like Fleetwood Macs the Chain ...i love it XD
@ricktoole9991 11 ай бұрын
Love it , great job
@Tony-theskater420 11 ай бұрын
Epic build sounds good!
@aftertheendtimes 10 ай бұрын
Love your work
@jozsefizsak 11 ай бұрын
That was tremendously enjoyable!
@cooperrumph6868 11 ай бұрын
That was super cool! Saw a lot of woodworking techniques I've never seen nor would have thought of!
@dave_s_vids 11 ай бұрын
That was great, thanks!
@jamesatkin9412 11 ай бұрын
This was an utter joy to watch. I thank you.
@justinlouismusic 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the vid. Very enjoyable.
@michaelmcdermott2178 10 ай бұрын
Love your approach and content.
@lessconroy 11 ай бұрын
great inspiration!
@michaelmontano919 11 ай бұрын
Loved it. Thank you
@kiwdwks 11 ай бұрын
Awesome to watch the process. Great work!
@jamescopeland5358 11 ай бұрын
Daisy, I love your work!
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