It doesn't matter if you build many different ukulele shapes or a single shape, you will want to have one of these tools at your fingertips.
This adjustable version of an inside form does many tasks and does them quickly and efficiently.
To load the form, insert the proper ukulele shape, which is a single piece of plywood, roughly adjust the 6 retainers to that form and load the guitar body. Finally tighten the retainers to the body. The guitar will be held firmly in place with perpendicular sides and proper shape.
Note: As ALL of our plans are sold as digital downloads, when you complete your plan purchase with us, you will automatically be given a download link to access the plans.
Glue the kerfing around the top and bottom of the sides
Cut in brace channels into the kerfing
Flatten the sides for installation of the top plate
Adjust the sides to accommodate the back plate and back arch
Gluing of both the back and top plate onto the sides
Rout purfling channels
Rout binding channels
Install purfling
Install binding
Fit neck
This tool can be used for all of our ukulele shapes. This saves a vast amount of plywood for stacked forms and frees up precious room in the shop.
Just build the jig base, complete the (6) retainers and you are in business.
Sheet #1: Jig Base, Retainer Details and Template Layout
Sheet #2: Assembled Jig Top and Side Views. Photos of Assembled Jig.
Note: As ALL of our plans are sold as digital downloads, when you complete your plan purchase with us, you will automatically be given a download link to access the plans.
All our digital download plans are dimensioned in both inches/fractional inches and millimeters. The dimension are shown over/under the dimension line and will allow you to work in whichever measurements system you prefer.