On-Going Project
Nov 22, 2021 09:01:43 #
I started accumulating parts for this in May, and it isn't finished yet. It's been an on-again, off-again project, but it's nearing completion. I'm having trouble with the nut for the 8-string part, and I'll have to re-do that. I could buy a finished one (Ortega Hydra) for $400, but how much fun is that? 
Nov 22, 2021 09:06:17 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I started accumulating parts for this in May, and it isn't finished yet. It's been an on-again, off-again project, but it's nearing completion. I'm having trouble with the nut for the 8-string part, and I'll have to re-do that. I could buy a finished one (Ortega Hydra) for $400, but how much fun is that?
WOW!!!!! Nice work Jerry. I am very impressed.
Your post reminds me that each of us is truly a stranger to the rest of us. Just as some think they know all about me and really haven't a clue, I know nothing about anybody else here as well. We only see what each of us posts and that is a very limited amount into each other's lives.
You have shown us very fine work. What type of wood was used for the front and back?
Dennis
Nov 22, 2021 09:10:18 #
Nov 22, 2021 09:11:40 #
That is a very interesting project. Looks like you have it fully organized - You have a real talent on display!
Nov 22, 2021 09:16:14 #
stuckinavortex
Loc: Massaschusetts
Love your homemade clamps, If you don't mind I might just copy them. By the way very nice work.
Nov 22, 2021 09:18:05 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I started accumulating parts for this in May, and it isn't finished yet. It's been an on-again, off-again project, but it's nearing completion. I'm having trouble with the nut for the 8-string part, and I'll have to re-do that. I could buy a finished one (Ortega Hydra) for $400, but how much fun is that?
Jerry, I had no idea you did this is your "spare" time. Quite an accomplished work you have there. Congratulations!!
Nov 22, 2021 09:21:04 #
dennis2146 wrote:
What type of wood was used for the front and back?
Dennis
Dennis
Thanks, and I know what you mean about not really knowing each other.
The front and sides are mahogany from Stewart-MacDonald. The back is birch from Amazon.
Nov 22, 2021 09:22:27 #
stuckinavortex wrote:
Love your homemade clamps, If you don't mind I might just copy them. By the way very nice work.
Thanks. I could have bought a set, but it was cheaper and more enjoyable making them out of a dowel. It's very time consuming, though. Still, what's the rush.
Nov 22, 2021 09:24:08 #
rmm0605 wrote:
Jerry, I had no idea you did this is your "spare" time. Quite an accomplished work you have there. Congratulations!!
Thanks. I feel guilty if I'm not working on something, and cleaning the house doesn't count. Over the summer, I built a nice router table - which I've used only once, to trim the sides on this uke. It's the journey, not the destination. : )
Nov 22, 2021 09:24:39 #
Country Boy wrote:
That is a very interesting project. Looks like you have it fully organized - You have a real talent on display!
Thanks. Every project is a learning experience.
Nov 22, 2021 09:24:49 #
Nov 22, 2021 09:24:59 #
StanMac wrote:
Looks like mahogany. Nice work, Jerry.
Stan
Stan
Yes, it is. Thanks.
Nov 22, 2021 09:28:51 #
Nov 22, 2021 09:46:55 #
mflowe
Loc: Port Deposit, MD
jerryc41 wrote:
I started accumulating parts for this in May, and it isn't finished yet. It's been an on-again, off-again project, but it's nearing completion. I'm having trouble with the nut for the 8-string part, and I'll have to re-do that. I could buy a finished one (Ortega Hydra) for $400, but how much fun is that?
Nice project. A lot of skill involved. Jimmy Page would love to have that.
Nov 22, 2021 09:47:25 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Thanks, and I know what you mean about not really knowing each other.
The front and sides are mahogany from Stewart-MacDonald. The back is birch from Amazon.
The front and sides are mahogany from Stewart-MacDonald. The back is birch from Amazon.
Thanks for the reply.
Dennis
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