Ukulele Case Finished - Mostly
Jul 24, 2022 06:55:10 #
SX2002 wrote:
Well done Jerry, did you make the Uke as well... 
No, just the case.
Jul 24, 2022 06:55:57 #
Just Shoot Me wrote:
Beautiful work Jerry.
Didn't I see that on Amazon...🤣
Didn't I see that on Amazon...🤣
That would have saved me a lot of work.
Jul 24, 2022 07:07:35 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Thanks to all of you who offered suggestions. With so many curves in this case, every step of the way was a challenge - even the inside padding. Because of the shape, hinges won't work, so four hasps hold the lid on. I have to make the inside a bit neater, and I've ordered rubber feet. My next case will be a simple rectangular one.
Great work!!!!Jerry
Now how did you attain the shape?
Noisy people want to know.
Jul 24, 2022 07:10:16 #
Jul 24, 2022 07:20:15 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Great work!!!!Jerry
Now how did you attain the shape?
Noisy people want to know.
Now how did you attain the shape?
Noisy people want to know.
I traced the uke and then I added a couple of inches. Then I modified it till it looked like a reasonable size. One mistake I made was making the top and bottom identical. With the curved sides, there is variation between the top and bottom.
In order to make the curved sides, I used "hobby wood" from Amazon. Twelve-inch squares 1.5mm thick. I cut short pieces and bent them with the grain. When they were all in place, I added another layer for strength. With the top and sides finished, I traced the shape for the new top.
Jul 24, 2022 07:56:29 #
Jul 24, 2022 07:57:03 #
yssirk123 wrote:
Wow - that's beautiful Jerry!
Thanks. It's not perfect, but it was a learning experience.
Jul 24, 2022 07:57:05 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Thanks to all of you who offered suggestions. With so many curves in this case, every step of the way was a challenge - even the inside padding. Because of the shape, hinges won't work, so four hasps hold the lid on. I have to make the inside a bit neater, and I've ordered rubber feet. My next case will be a simple rectangular one.
If you put it in the washer it should shrink and be a perfect fit. 😂😂😂
Jul 24, 2022 07:57:56 #
Jack47 wrote:
If you put it in the washer it should shrink and be a perfect fit. 😂😂😂
Let me think about that. : )
Jul 24, 2022 08:27:05 #
There must be a real satisfaction in the completion of such a neat project. Great job.
Jul 24, 2022 08:31:40 #
Country Boy wrote:
There must be a real satisfaction in the completion of such a neat project. Great job.
Yes, and relief. Now I have to find another project to distract me. I think it will be a larger, rectangular uke case.
Jul 24, 2022 08:40:46 #
Jul 24, 2022 08:41:48 #
Jul 24, 2022 09:06:55 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Thanks to all of you who offered suggestions. With so many curves in this case, every step of the way was a challenge - even the inside padding. Because of the shape, hinges won't work, so four hasps hold the lid on. I have to make the inside a bit neater, and I've ordered rubber feet. My next case will be a simple rectangular one.
What a work of art, Jerry!
Jul 24, 2022 09:37:17 #
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