Stewmac uke/guitar kits: What tools do you need? - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T15:01:31Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/stewmac-uke-guitar-kits-what-tools-do-you-need?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A131682&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI agree with mark. So much fu…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-05-02:2177249:Comment:1316382014-05-02T17:10:23.628ZSteve Williamshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/SteveWilliams53
<p>I agree with mark. So much fun to build, your first one will not be your last one.</p>
<p>I agree with mark. So much fun to build, your first one will not be your last one.</p> I might suggest going another…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-05-02:2177249:Comment:1316352014-05-02T16:54:32.473ZMark Pollockhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MarkPollock
<p>I might suggest going another route - Dennis Gilbert has a book on ukulele construction, "The Ukulele", that is really superb and show how to make a fair number of jigs to do the job. It won't help you with a StewMac kit, but will really give you another perspective on how to do this is a relatively efficient, less expensive manner. You can't avoid using tools and jigs, but you can find good ways to get the job done without purchasing so dang much stuff. </p>
<p>I might suggest going another route - Dennis Gilbert has a book on ukulele construction, "The Ukulele", that is really superb and show how to make a fair number of jigs to do the job. It won't help you with a StewMac kit, but will really give you another perspective on how to do this is a relatively efficient, less expensive manner. You can't avoid using tools and jigs, but you can find good ways to get the job done without purchasing so dang much stuff. </p> That's the part they elected…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-05-01:2177249:Comment:1316822014-05-01T04:26:30.861ZPaul Verticchiohttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
<p>That's the part they elected to leave out.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, amassing MOST of the listed tools is something you'll have to do if you want quality results.</p>
<p>Our well respected forum member, Hesh Breakstone, recently recounted his experience "saving money" by building a S/M guitar kit. I believe he stated (with tongue planted firmly in Hyperbole's cheek) that between buying tools and time & labor, he had $200,000 invested in his $450 kit.</p>
<p>Others will chime in with much…</p>
<p>That's the part they elected to leave out.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, amassing MOST of the listed tools is something you'll have to do if you want quality results.</p>
<p>Our well respected forum member, Hesh Breakstone, recently recounted his experience "saving money" by building a S/M guitar kit. I believe he stated (with tongue planted firmly in Hyperbole's cheek) that between buying tools and time & labor, he had $200,000 invested in his $450 kit.</p>
<p>Others will chime in with much more helpful info.</p>
<p>Best of luck with your build :)</p>