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Yesterday,
04:27 PM
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New Talsma Tenor uke for Gerald Ross
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Sharp looking uke Gerald. As you know Dave is a very fine and creative builder.
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06-17-2013,
09:14 PM
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Cool looking uke - not familiar with the maker
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Thank you. I get tired of defending what should be obvious.
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06-17-2013,
08:04 AM
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Cedar/Cocobolo Tenor
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You can work around all this stuff, wood, lacquer, adhesives, for years without any reaction. Then suddenly one day your body will have had enough...
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06-17-2013,
06:34 AM
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Cool looking uke - not familiar with the maker
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Funny. That's a sound board killer! Just another example of how an ukulele is not just a small guitar.
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06-16-2013,
02:41 PM
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Thoughts on HH glue
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Apparently it's time for summer reruns. It's like Ground Hog's day over and over again. Every time I turn on this channel there's a discussion...
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06-14-2013,
12:23 PM
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Pistachio tenor
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That's NUTS! Beautiful uke.
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06-14-2013,
10:02 AM
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Hawaii builders: climate controled shop?
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It's no different here in Hawaii and in much of the USA. Plus there are a lot of federal and state tax advantages. Still, you need to be grid tied...
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06-14-2013,
09:29 AM
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Hawaii builders: climate controled shop?
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Many areas on Big Island aren't connected to the grid so you won't have a choice if you locate there. Of course, some of the off-grid locations are...
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06-14-2013,
08:30 AM
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Hawaii builders: climate controled shop?
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Be careful what you wish for. I'm totally off grid and have no choice. Even with a moderately sized 3.2 kw system I am constantly playing energy...
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06-14-2013,
07:34 AM
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Hawaii builders: climate controled shop?
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Build room is 220 sq ft, "dirty room" is 400 sq ft. Other rooms include spray room and wood storage. All gluing and building takes place in the...
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06-14-2013,
06:56 AM
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Hawaii builders: climate controled shop?
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Build room is 220 sq ft, "dirty room" is 400 sq ft. Other rooms include spray room and wood storage. All gluing and building takes place in the...
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06-13-2013,
04:07 PM
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Is curlier koa better?
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I don't know how you do it Rick but it takes time for me to run it through the curling machine. Several times for the 5A stuff. ;) BTW, it seems...
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06-13-2013,
01:55 PM
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Need some advice on building a side bender, please
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I use two blankets at the same time. Each is 600 watts.
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06-13-2013,
12:33 PM
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Is curlier koa better?
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WW, the performers you mentioned are amped most of the time. I still think if you are an acoustic player you are better off with less than super...
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06-13-2013,
10:18 AM
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3000 yr old Ancient Sitka Spruce
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I think he only found the one log didn't he Allen? That find probably paid for his excavation.
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06-13-2013,
10:15 AM
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Hawaii builders: climate controled shop?
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I generate my own electricity (@ 3000 watts peak) so I can't quote you costs. Doesn't matter what it costs though, if I couldn't build in a...
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06-13-2013,
09:06 AM
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Hawaii builders: climate controled shop?
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It's simple. You need to build an insulated climate controlled room with both an air conditioner and dehumidifier. Wood at 9% - 18% is still green....
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06-13-2013,
08:25 AM
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3000 yr old Ancient Sitka Spruce
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I believe Alaska Specialty Woods (http://www.alaskawoods.com/) dug some up during a recent construction project.
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06-13-2013,
08:18 AM
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Need some advice on building a side bender, please
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I use Blue Tempered Shim Stock from: http://www.lyonindustries.com/ Part # BTS-10 It is .010" X 6" X 50", enough to last you a very long time. I...
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06-11-2013,
06:08 AM
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Milo and Ancient Spruce Concert
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Milo grows in Hawaii and and is found in areas throughout Oceania ("miro" in Polynesia). It grows sporadically along the beaches and is generally in...
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06-08-2013,
01:05 PM
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Parrot Wood Fire Goddess
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I use brass hobby tubing for cutting any material but pearl shell. Cheap and works a charm after putting a cutting edge on it. Just chuck one end...
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22 replies | 999 view(s)
06-06-2013,
02:39 PM
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A Couple Interesting Techniques
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The problem with cutting double thicknesses is that not only does your angle need to be consistent, the angle has to be maintained on all of the...
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6 replies | 352 view(s)
06-05-2013,
11:39 AM
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Moore Bettah owners. Post your pics here
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That's awesome. Makes me proud :) Mahalo Tim, Sukie & Rafe.
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06-04-2013,
06:00 PM
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Estate Sale Find - What would you do?
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They have suitcases now at the Bishop Museum? I gotta get out more often!
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06-04-2013,
05:25 PM
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Estate Sale Find - What would you do?
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I've got one, it must be 60 years old. The amber celluloid handle is broken though. Mr. Stewart inspired me. :)
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06-04-2013,
11:34 AM
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Thank you for that. You expressed my feelings better than I could have. (BTW, do you have an old tweed suitcase with South Pacific stickers on it? ...
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06-04-2013,
09:53 AM
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Karma's not a bargaining tool. You can't expect tit for tat. Sometimes what you get in return is a grateful smile or a good night's sleep or just...
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06-04-2013,
09:37 AM
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Estate Sale Find - What would you do?
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Like I said, what come around goes around.....
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06-04-2013,
08:54 AM
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Estate Sale Find - What would you do?
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I'm a big fan of the TV show "American Pickers". Often when they run across a real "steal" they will admit to the seller what it's really worth and...
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