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April 26, 2017

Handmade ukulele or uke out of sinker sitka wood and claro walnuthandcrafted in Portland, OR by luthier Maxwell Sipe.

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Two Cedars on a Chair

Snow has let me catch up on my builds which have been moving slowly as of late -just oiled the bridge for one so they are close

Fitting dovetails.

Doing the final fit on my two of my own builds between a Martin neck reset, which is the same process. I really like building this way as opposed to spanish style, mostly because I don't like to french polish into corners. Bi

Final guitar of 2020. Going to a good home and I get to deliver tomorrow just in time. Best wishes to all.

Made a few pickguards to go with a current build.

Closeups of Headstocks and backyard friends. Filing a facet on an edge is very satisfying.

#facetsarefun #annashummingbird #bevels #classicalguitar #handmade #woodworking #madeinoregon #dontactuallyknowwherethebirdsaremade

Okay, finally took the plunge. Props to @elevatelutherie for making such a well made tool. I haven't used it yet but I'm excited just for the space saved vs my old tower and cradle that I threw together back in approximately 2006. The tower was on

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