Uke 1101 – Resumed
October 24, 2011
Teaching has been wiping me out. I have been immersed in such a way that my building opportunity was minimal. I will be visiting Salt Lake for Thanksgiving, and I would like to have my sister’s uke finished by then. It is completely possible as I am at the finishing stages.
The original uke has been sitting waiting for additional lacquer coats, so it’s part of the deal.
The koa is ready to accept the first coat (sanding sealer) and the bubinga is ready for coat number 15.
The pore filler is a brown base so initially alters the color. After it is applied a squeegee is used to scrape it off, hopefully leaving behind a smooth surface. It will be scuffed down to remove any haze on the surface of the wood/purfling/binding. It may require a second application if the pores are not fully filled.
The koa with its first coat of sanding sealer. After scuffing the finish smooth, pore filler is applied.
Carol on 24 Oct 2011 at 9:00 pm #
I believe in you. Go Stephen go.
Cyndy on 27 Oct 2011 at 2:47 pm #
I believe in you too. I also want the uke by T-Giving. But also know you’ve got a lot on your place. In the mean time, Bim bought me a Woody (as in Toy Story) uke from the grocery store so I can practice my chords. 15 coats?