Stafford Ukelele

[Lonnie B]

What I meant was the uke is so tiny I couldn't adjust the MM to it. I don't think. In order to do as you said. I would have to freehand it if I was to try and duplicate the uke. If I'm understanding how you said it's done

[ken cierp]

Correct the MM was not designed for ukelele construction. Not sure if it could be adapted? -- but I really was not suggesting it be used.

[Lonnie B]

Guess I was just confused. The using the 15'bar is what got me confused. As isn't that used with the MM? It don't make any difference? I've already built a form for the little Uke anyway. I was just wondering how the wood got bowed.But after measuring I see that it was done the way you said it was. I don't think I'll even attempt to bow the back.

[ken cierp]

Why not? You've got the abrasive bar -- here's how its down

http://kennethmichaelguitars.com/backrimcontouro3.html

[Lonnie B]

Totally awesome Ken. Looks like a neat project. The form I built is like a fiddle form. In other words you build around it not inside like we do here. I guess I could just do one though it's just opposite of what I have now. Not that big of a deal to re-do.

[Lonnie B]

I hope I was able to do this. Not a real good picture

[Lonnie B]

heres a side view