I just upgraded this by fitting a new vertical slide and Kress Router.
See video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilFbNdyw-9k
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- Sun Dec 15, 2013 4:31 am
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Binding channel router on TV Swivel Bracket
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13919
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 5:00 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Fixing a dent in a Soprano Uke
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2986
Fixing a dent in a Soprano Uke
Just a quick video on how I fixed a dent on a uke top...Caused by a clamp slipping during a dovetail neck joint glue job.
Don't take the end bit too seriously we were only acting about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACsFVFytdVM
Don't take the end bit too seriously we were only acting about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACsFVFytdVM
- Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:24 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Reshaping Tuner Buttons
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7093
Reshaping Tuner Buttons
Got an iPad 4...better resolution than the iPad 2..so I made a video
showing Mrs Timbuck reshaping some tuner buttons in the lathe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RXTg0FrSn8
showing Mrs Timbuck reshaping some tuner buttons in the lathe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RXTg0FrSn8
- Thu Jun 13, 2013 4:07 am
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Fitting Geared tuners
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7397
Fitting Geared tuners
I was fitting some geared chinese type Kluson tuners to my cheap guitar project..I did it by eye and the result was not very good they just didn't look right..It's the first time I've done this on a new guitar neck...So I made up a simple device to hold the tuners in line while I re-drilled the pilo...
- Sun Apr 28, 2013 6:38 am
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: More Lathe work to annoy neck carvers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6873
- Sat Apr 27, 2013 8:13 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Bending Iron from Ebay
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10519
Bending Iron from Ebay
I bought this cheap bending iron on ebay £19 inc: free postage from China to UK...took the regulator from an old cooker..and a cheap digital thermometer and put them all together. I had to remove the 2 core power chord and fit a 3 core with an earth for safety..and I drilled a small deep hole into t...
- Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:08 am
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Ukulele saddle slot jig
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5895
Ukulele saddle slot jig
I usualy do this job with an indexing device on the bandsaw but I have worn out the blade I normaly use..and I can't source another blade of the correct thickness...so I made this simple jig and it does the job just fine.
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- Mon Apr 01, 2013 5:50 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Workshop Extension
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5145
Re: Workshop Extension
Top job! I kept expecting a Kevin McCloud voiceover. The uke at the end,Yew? No it isn't "Yew" it's a rare wood found in the North of England known as "Barnsley Koa" :D you can read all about it here. http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?46202-Something-I-ve-been-wanting-to-do&hig...
- Sun Mar 31, 2013 11:23 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Workshop Extension
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5145
Workshop Extension
Over the years suffering with accute TAS.. I've aquired so much equipment and tools that I have had to extend the workshop again..16 years ago I started off with 100 sq ft, then extended it to 180 sq ft in 2003..and now I've added another 100 sq ft...but I had to have a large tree removed first befo...
- Sun Mar 31, 2013 10:42 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Another Use for the Lathe
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5535
Another Use for the Lathe
Just a quick vid...on how I profile the heel radius when making a batch of necks..this gives me a good form to work to when hand finishing with rasp.
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- Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:28 am
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Ukulele fretboard extension chamfer
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7882
Re: Ukulele fretboard extension chamfer
This latest batch is Indian Rosewood..but I also use Ebony
- Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:52 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Ukulele fretboard extension chamfer
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7882
Re: Ukulele fretboard extension chamfer
Then the router is set up with a radius cutter.
- Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:51 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Ukulele fretboard extension chamfer
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7882
Ukulele fretboard extension chamfer
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc143/shiregreenbod/Chamfer%20jig/PICT0018_zps4545f46e.jpg The Guys and Gal's at Martin used to do this job by hand and eye on style O sopranos..which proberbly explains why there are so many odd shaped fretboard ends out there:)..I found it difficult to get a con...
- Sat Mar 30, 2013 2:24 am
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Quick Clamping
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8530
Re: Quick Clamping
The trick is to place a piece of tight fitting rubber tube on the screw to keep the assembly together in position.
- Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:06 am
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Quick Clamping
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8530
Quick Clamping
Just a Little Demo of how i've speeded up the clamping time on my new mould..by using the slotted clamps.
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- Sun Mar 24, 2013 6:33 am
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Simple vice / jig
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8586
Re: Simple vice / jig
I'm so pleased with this little device that I made a little video of it in use.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y684lferJ6Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y684lferJ6Q
- Fri Mar 22, 2013 6:09 am
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Simple vice / jig
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8586
Simple vice / jig
I realised that ive been struggling when working on the Uke ends before the plates go on ...so I made this simple jig to hold the job steady :) http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc143/shiregreenbod/PICT0021-3_zps030dac2d.jpg http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc143/shiregreenbod/PICT0012-9_zps24998...
- Sat Mar 16, 2013 7:37 am
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Fret cutting jig
- Replies: 19
- Views: 26834
Re: Fret cutting jig
I really like that set up...it's accurate, just one step away from CNC..and can handle any scale
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 9:41 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Kim is not happy with his custom build
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8151
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:29 am
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Bridge clamp
- Replies: 13
- Views: 19697
Re: Bridge clamp
You place the top caul on the bridge turn the knurled knob...and the lower caul rises up to the bridge plate.
I made this one for Pete Howlett...but I don't know if he uses it
I made this one for Pete Howlett...but I don't know if he uses it
- Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:29 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Bridge clamp
- Replies: 13
- Views: 19697
- Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:26 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Introduction
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9976
Re: Introduction
just go on google images....type in "ken timms ukulele" and you'll see a load of e'm
- Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:24 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Introduction
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9976
Re: Introduction
Welcome to the Forum Ken. As an engineer, I can see the problem with you Uke-O-Matic right off the bat, your dongle whatsit is way too tight and it's causing the flange-ama-thingy to crimple the blogit. Oh and for health and safety regs you might want to think of putting a guard around that vee bel...
- Sun Mar 10, 2013 5:11 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Introduction
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9976
Re: Introduction
Hi All, Ken has saved my bacon recently :cl :cl , I had a catasrophic failure of my Jet 10-20 drum sander after only 18 months, Jet Australia were no help other than offering to sell me $300 worth of Parts with no guarentee it would not happen again ,a quick search led me to Ken who had solved the ...
- Sun Mar 10, 2013 2:00 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Introduction
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9976
Re: Introduction
Thanks for great welcome Lads..just put a smile on your faces, Here is an invention I designed in 2009 but up to now I've not managed to get it up and running ..Still a few gremlins to sort out.