I made a homemade ukulele for my nephew, Judd. It’s intermediate between a cigar box instrument and a traditionally made one in terms of build quality and complexity.
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Download free templates here .
More info about Helmholtz resonance here .
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Spray adhesive – http://amzn.to/1o2yQJe
Stanley Surform Tool – http://amzn.to/1KUh1kv
Dremel Sanding Kit – http://amzn.to/1UGp75G
Epoxy – http://amzn.to/1o2zJkW
Tung Oil Finish – http://amzn.to/1KnECPE
Tuning Pegs – http://amzn.to/1KnEHmf
Ukulele Strings – http://amzn.to/1o2AGtG
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I made a gilded wood cross for my mom. This is how I did it.
Download template here .
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Leafing kit – http://amzn.to/23a7QaV
Gold leafing pen – http://amzn.to/1NghfC7
Pre-stain conditioner – http://amzn.to/1JcFwy4
Gel stain – http://amzn.to/23a8jK4
Dewaxed shellac – http://amzn.to/1JcFiXQ
Shellac spray can – http://amzn.to/1JcFoP6
Music – http://www.bensound.com
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I made Indiana and Ohio-shaped plates that hold 6 oz tasting glasses for comparing and judging beverages (beer, wine, liqueur, etc.).
Indiana Cutting Template: Download here
Ohio Cutting Template: Download here
Indiana Judging Sheet: Download here
Ohio Judging Sheet: Download here
Supplies:
(following these Amazon links and buying anything helps fund this website)
60 grit sanding discs: http://amzn.to/1VQvPqF
120 grit sanding discs: http://amzn.to/1PThaKR
Pre-stain conditioner: http://amzn.to/1PThN72
Gel stain: http://amzn.to/1VQwU1A
Dewaxed shellac: http://amzn.to/1PThPfk
Glasses: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/stemless-6-oz.-wine-taster/s672442
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I made a holiday ornament from pallet wood using simple tools.
Template: http://Makify.com/stuff/Chicago_Flag_…
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Miter Saw: http://amzn.to/1NsInPF
Blick ReadyCut: http://www.dickblick.com/products/bli…
Block Cutting Tool: http://amzn.to/1QhNAQu
Contact Cement: http://amzn.to/1m1yLnK
Brayer: http://amzn.to/1m1rKmT
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This is how I made a walnut and oak picture frame for my graduate school advisor. The frame holds a 5×7″ photo or matte.
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Download a diagram of the dimensions here .
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I made this elephant-shaped piggy bank out of a nice slab of walnut for my niece’s 1st birthday.
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Elephant template is here .
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I made a simple printing press for block printing. This press is cheap, easy to build, and uses an interesting mechanism.
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Free pdf plans here .
How to Block Print
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