Building a Ukulele In 4 Days

[@rasmusn.e.m1064]

As soon as the "router solo" began I couldn't help laughing. That was a great bit.

[@Gatherersmusic]

Ha ha yeah 1st (and last) time a router has sounded like a violin....or at least pleasant

[@neilmacmusic]

great bit- see what you did there!

[@rasmusn.e.m1064]

@@neilmacmusic :) Yeah, I know it was more of a gag, but it sounded so good, so I tried to refrain from seeming crass.

[@florianzellmer8735]

And at around 14:35, it even plays some overtones/harmonics. So great

[@starshot5172]

😂😂😂😂

[@DariusBaktash]

This video is now how my little girl falls asleep. Eventually she might get to the very end where you play it, until then she's getting a very solid education on "rapid instrument development." Thank you for making such a chill and wholesome video, even if it's just whimsy.

[@tonysansom]

For a 'rush job' that is still one beautiful looking instrument, especially the walnut!

[@B.McAllister]

I have a feeling you'll be hitting a million subs quickly.

[@machine2747]

That clamping method using the sticks is amazing. Really enjoyed watching this!

[@wrongtown]

First time on this channel and that alone was worth a subscription ❤

[@sillysongs19]

very traditional way of doing it for luthiers, I've seen a number of old violin crafting videos that use that method

[@Erik_The_Viking]

I've never seen that method either, but it's definitely a very clever way to use physics to clamp pieces where a typical clamp couldn't reach.

[@stephendexter3246]

That's a pretty common method of clamping guitars, they're called go-bars

[@roadie3124]

There's a post from a wile ago where Daisy's just moving into her new workshop and she makes the structure with the bench and the roof for stick 'clamping'.

[@andrewmcdonough6710]

The first batch of ukuleles Martin made were shipped to a store in Hawaii. They sent them back! Turns out Martin made them like little acoustic guitars. Ukuleles are actually quite delicate. You did make a beautiful uke though. Maybe a different string type might make it sound a little better. Great video!

[@emm_arr]

Mind blown at that post. Daisy ... you have this to hand. Have you built something that could take metal strimgs and be a version of a machete de braga? If you do try that, please post the video.

[@BillACK]

Yep, while a lovely instrument, it looked overbuilt to me. Oh, and all ukes don't sound terrible! My Martin 2K (made from stunning flame koa) sounds pretty amazing! Loved the vid though.

[@gemininimeg]

That's funny cause it was the Portuguese that actually came up with the Ukulele by modifying there Machete de Braga which became the Ukulele and Hawaiians adopted it and made it popular.

[@marcusfridh8489]

​@@gemininimegthe Portuguese cavanquino is the origine of the ukulele.

[@deanohit]

This is a great point, my Kala sounded pretty average, one string was real flat sounding so I did some research and a lot of people suggested Aquila Nylgut strings. Man it came alive and is my favourite Uke now

[@detroutspinners9933]

Nothing better than the sound of a hand plane gliding through some spruce.

[@TimThomas8624]

I WATCHED A VERY TALENTED YOUNG LADY DO A GREAT PROJECT. WELL DONE.

[@ianbeeson5100]

New, larger shop. Builds new, tiny guitar. Love it 😊

[@chrisgreenwood4713]

You never disappoint! Who hates English accents? You are a wonderful craftsperson, your new apprentice is very lucky! Loved the music! Thank you1

[@christopherfidler3019]

class and elegance.

[@cormacsmall9442]

Who hates English accents? Well clearly you're not from Scotland, Wales or Ireland. Or England for that matter. (Just a joke, of course. Out of the thousands of different English accents, hers is definitely one of the best).

[@tetedur377]

​@@cormacsmall9442 I was going to say early Americans.

[@fearnpol4938]

Actually most of the rest of the U.K. and pretty much most of their former colonies.

[@edwardburroughs1489]

@@fearnpol4938 LOL, bellend.

[@billwilliamson4715]

Why is it so enjoyable watching an experienced craftsperson work? Credit must be given to your video production skills as well.

[@williamwoolcock]

There's a maker on Kauai that makes his ukes with wood so thin it just projects loudly with great tone. Sort of convinced me that less is better, really contrasts with my Pono (which her's sounds like). Sells about $3500+. Just about the middle of Kapaa.

[@babab_m]

No matter how many times i watch guitars and ukuleles being made it never fails to be magical

[@mikewilson3169]

I have no experience or knowledge of luthering (is that a word?). But, I found this absolutely fascinating, and can't wait for more. However, as a woodworker, my best line of the day was: "I should have done a dovetail, but life's too short."

[@derekwalton16]

Dovetail but lifes too short - Best comment!!!!

[@DragonXVI]

That was a great watch!

[@saitamagotchi44]

I've done plenty of woodworking but no steam bending, mad respect for the skill and balls required to do that without gloves and so fast and accurately.

[@G-Man1115]

ANYONE who DOESN'T want to hear You Beautiful Voice TALKING, needs their head examined! 😍❤️ That was Brilliant... Gibson(cough)🤣

[@lsmiii]

I always find it strangely beautiful to see the wooden rods used under tension to hold guitar pieces together while they're being glued. So much about guitars/ukuleles is dependent on graceful tension.

[@TarnishedViking.]

Thanks again, Daisy💚👍

[@MrEvolutionable]

I just stumbled upon your channel and have found it immensely therapeutic to watch you work and explain your process. Thank you for making my day a little more enjoyable.

[@JusticeConstantine]

Daisy, It was so relaxing watching you make your ukulele.

[@robertkerby2581]

Wow, you are an expertly skilled Craftsman! Watching you work on building the Ukalaly was absolutely mesmerizing! Well done young lady!

[@googgnik]

I held my breathe watching you bend the wood around that heat element. I would have burned myself a half dozen times.

[@knutselaardre1272]

I don't know anything about guitar building, but you sure are a great woodworker and a nice person.

[@constantinehex5386]

nice work, pure artist. I've been called many things but a honey badger that's new ..... i like it hahaha

[@616C2D7867]

First time viewer here. This was an absolute pleasure to watch and listen to, the narration and the tunes! And yes, the router harmonies!

[@nbt3663]

Oooo. I see youre right at a 100k. Congrats Daisy!

[@wayngoodman3099]

Daisy, I could watch you build guitars for hours… you have an attention to detail woefully lacking in our world, and I so appreciate you for keeping the faith!!

[@trecruel3516]

The bendy stick clamps and handheld drum sander are two things I'm definitely going to try in my shop! That's inspired!

[@allanmakela3011]

You have a nicely equipped shop,I have guitar repair tools,but as a welder when I go into a shop,that has nice equipment it is so inspiring,the layout is like a place of worship

[@andrewfrost8866]

Hey, there, Daisy! I can totally understand where you're coming from. It's amazing how a project like this allows you to explore new techniques and push your boundaries. Working with homeless timber and testing your perfectionism must have been quite the adventure! While the time constraint posed a challenge, it's impressive how you could create something beautiful within those limitations. And you're absolutely right; guitars deserve that extra time and attention to detail, structurally and sonically. It's great that you have access to high-quality materials for your guitars, and I can imagine how much you appreciate that. Building with offcuts and experimenting with slightly unconventional colour schemes can be fun, but it also reminds us of the beauty of working with premium materials. It's all part of the creative journey! Keep up the fantastic work, and I'm sure your new apprentice will be incredibly lucky to learn from someone as talented as you. Your dedication and passion shine through in your projects. And hey, the music in the video was a delightful touch! Wishing you continued success and many more exciting projects to come! Take care, Andrew

[@phillipbohringer70]

Love your work Daisy. As a long term woodworker many of my woodworking mates have developed asthma from the dust of exciting words especially. Walnut, Padouk to name a couple. Please use a mask even if your shop is clean there's is stuff in the air you can't see that gets deeper into your lungs than larger particles. This v finger stuff reacts with the go in your lungs to trigger your immune system giving you asthma. I'm 68 btw n been doing woodworking since my 20s. Wishing you all the best. Phil

[@rickrickard2788]

Grabbing my popcorn....

[@DaisyTempest]

Aaaah adorable thank you

[@timdriman4253]

Hi Daisy. GFBISA I am thoughly enjoying living vicaqriously through your videos. What an absolute privilege to watch a master craftsperson at work, with commentary. 😁 If I may be outrageously cheeky, to mention that I did see rather a lot of uneccessary movement from your workbench. May I respectfully suggest that you check the tightness of the screws /nuts and bolts holding the legs, and corners together. They may just require some tightening, or as a "belts and braces" solution to stabilising that workbench, whould be to fix some diagonal, stabilizer, wooden battens using 10mm stainless steel, threaded bar, cut to size, and fixed at one end with Nyloc Nylon-lined locknuts, at one end, and simple wing nuts on the other side. (So you can remove them if needed) Keep up your awesome work. Take care, and be safe out there, Best regards all the way from Ballito, on the upper, eastern seaboard of South Africa. 😁

[@cbinckley]

Daisy, watching you build that ukulele was the most beautiful, relaxing, and zen thing I’ve ever seen. ❤

[@annietempest1]

Just love watching people make things . Brilliant.

[@josephadambery6278]

LOVING THE IN TUNE SANDING WITH GUITAR TRACK AND THE WORK TOO.... OBVIOUSLY

[@rjsieder]

Having spent much of today listening to a much larger Porter Cable router, you had me cracking up with the Makita solo. I have that same little router too!

[@monday6524]

It certainly looked marvelous!

[@PhreddCrintt]

Superb Daisy. I'm a long-retired engineer and still an active guitarist/vocalist. Loved every second - as I always do. Thank you!

[@bigmaca]

great video, maybe you could do one on all those unique or niche tools as there seems to be a lot that are specific to guitar making as opposed to bog-standard joinery.

[@elsantoproductora]

I don't have the tools or the knowledge needed to build an instrument, but I enjoy your videos so much. It's fascinating watching talented people at work.

[@TheMMBArts]

I love how you tied the vacuum hose into your jumper belt for hands free vacuuming!

[@landraven0404]

The first picks were form queen bohemian rap but neither the ukes didn't know 😀 alaways nice and interesting! Make something with that workbench and make it sturdy, you're annoing yourself with it. You and your accent are beautifull!

[@mattrose85]

Nobody could hate the accent and if you'd said it'd taken 3 weeks to build I'd still be amazed at the amount of craftswomanship that's gone into the instrument 😍 👍

[@anehakansson7771]

Such a nice video. Art and science are what fundamentally define the human being. Music is played by someone, someone is listening and someone needs to provide the instrument. Bravo.

[@jeffwatson4908]

Fun and scary to watch at the same time. So easy to make a mistake. Your skills shine through. Might I suggest that you make the top and bottom thinner and lessen the internal bracing for more resonance.

[@bjrnmgranvang1107]

I am impressed beyond impressed.

[@erikryken5033]

💖 That router solo is dreamy. 💫

[@planeflyer21]

Thanks, Daisy. This is some great insight into your art!

[@radioking]

Improvising with materials is a really good skill for any woodworker to develop but especially important for modern musical instrument makers

[@heinz_fiction]

Always a pleasure seeing you at work.

[@michaelmontano919]

Loved it. Thank you

[@drumsNstuff79]

I like this build! I think your bolt on neck was totally fine. It does not have to be a dovetail to be real neck joint at all. Remove such snobbery from your opinion missy! haha..Taylor guitars use this type of bolt on joint and it is great for neck removal for repairs and such. As you know a dovetail would be totally glued in, and require steam to loosen the glue and force to remove the neck with maybe some minor damage. Ask Ted Woodford! And also your British accent is delightful and lovely!

[@makerphin]

I would love to get into Luthier projects, and Ukulele seems like a great place to start! Thanks for the videos :)

[@tonysansom]

Cigar box guitars are a good start point too. They don't have to be made from expensive materials, the necks have no radius which greatly simplifies things and the body is mostly already made 👍

[@cooperrumph6868]

That was super cool! Saw a lot of woodworking techniques I've never seen nor would have thought of!

[@nickt9467]

The 'vacuum hose through belt loop dust collection system' is a nice touch. Creative, functional, efficient.

[@projectprojects2112]

I built an acoustic guitar 15 years ago, with minimal tools and completely with hand tools. I loved the process and it’s still one of my favourite projects but the neck was a mess and I could not get proper tension and it was never right. The body of the guitar is still sitting on display in my workshop, a reminder that things don't always go to plan, but I have never went back to guitars. Not sure why this popped up in my KZbin feed (maybe the universe telling me something) but watching you go through all those steps and processes that I enjoyed so much has inspired me to repair and give that guitar what it deserves and get back into this beautiful process. Love your work, you are a true artist and professional, thank you for the inspiration.

[@lyricbread]

Watching you steam and hand bend those sides was very meditative. ASMR or whatever the cool kids are calling it these days. 😂

[@rickoshea8138]

Who could hate a British accent; especially yours, Daisy? Some serious skills you have!

[@angelowentzler9961]

Proper skill is such a joy to watch, isn't it

[@lessconroy]

great inspiration!

[@timpaterson2872]

Love an in tune router wailing bit. Very bloody cool.

[@kencarlile1212]

Wow, you can see the grain flowing when you're doing the bending. Incredible!

[@donaldevans5752]

Great video , brilliant workmanship , well done .

[@pgoessnitzer]

I'm a new to your channel and really enjoy it. I am truly amazed at your woodworking skills and your presentation skills and methods. Keep up the good work. Cheers from Oregon -Peter

[@shaneglackin]

The router really does sound... not just in tune, but rather beautiful.

[@snakezdewiggle6084]

Thank you ! Would love to see more of you playing, music.. Life is never too short... Clean Sharp Tools maketh the maker ! And yes, we all have our fav' dirty dull tool... Only 5000 deg', come to Australia it gets to a million here. ;)

[@tetedur377]

For what it's worth, I think you'll make an excellent master. All the best.

[@sgsax]

Not bad for a speedy rip through a project. It still looks pretty dang sweet to me. As for the sound, ukes have never really done it for me. Though I did get to hear Jake Shimabukuro in concert once and that was a whole different story. Fun project in the new shop! Thanks for sharing!

[@gregkrekelberg4632]

Didn't he just retire recently?

[@BillACK]

@@gregkrekelberg4632 Nope, he's on tour right now.

[@guyincognito1423]

Omg! What is that rolling pin/sanding drum attachment for your drill called?!?! I need one desperately! Great job on the uke! Im no ukelele aficionado, but the ones I have heard, all sound like cheap kids toy, no matter how cheap or expensive.

[@sayithigher]

@ 14:30 I love the trim router solo over the music 😀 Thats a world first

[@MichaelBuilds]

I love British accents! Love the minion size guitar. Loved the singing and dancing while shaping the neck 😂. So excited about the new apprentice!

[@michael-rommel]

You're probably not going to read this: but I really enjoy your accent and your dry way of explaining the very beautiful process of making this instrument. If I ever want to buy an acoustic guitar, I will visit you. Thank you for sharing an insight to your work! I really appreciated it.

[@kevinchastain727]

Nice looking Ukulele for a quick project, I am going to try one with a yellow cedar top and mahogany back and sides. The Ukulele was first made in Portugal, after finding this out I started calling them a Portuguese guitar.

[@lesliecumberland834]

brilliant work and I love the backing tracks well done and best wishes for your sucess

[@walterhambrick8705]

I am a guitarist and love Early Beatles era. I think it sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing

[@matteogiberti3297]

All amazing! The Ukulele, the video, and the luthier too.

[@raincells]

Just discovered your channel and its great content. I'm a musician and enjoy watching people build quality instruments. I enjoyed the harmony of the router with the music. Just subscribed and will be watching more of your content. Well done!

[@JoDoDesigns2011]

Always enjoy watching you. Work. 😊

[@edgarcastrillo7554]

Artiist, your skills is more than thats profesional work, is everything about you

[@rmfberry261]

The specialty tools and tecniques fasinate me. I've never seen a bending iron before and its so cool seeing our new clamp in use. Hearing floaty trousers made me giggle.

[@andreaswood6371]

Thanks for all your videos😊

[@nicolasperezluthier]

You’re so cool ! Well done and thank you

[@derwishrenegat743]

It turned out well, the ukulele sounds sonorous. You are a good craftswoman.

[@ericgelman2792]

Wonderful work!

[@isaacplaysbass8568]

Watching how you work the wood is so fascinating.

[@brielcantor]

The thing I liked the most in the video is the fact that the router sounds at the exact same tone of the music in G Major which was playing during the job. Congrats girl, great job. Hope I can get some tools soon to do something like that.

[@jeflarremore7170]

As a guy who used to refinish guitars, I'm going to enjoy this channel and looking forward to watching your channel grow.

[@scottwilcox6313]

Daisy, it's just always a pleasure. Don't really like ukuleles, but the methods are so much the same. Great stuff 👏

[@Doug_Seidlitz]

Cool Uke. Sounds nice!

[@NickGranville]

Great work Daisy! Thanks for posting. Fun little project

[@hard8core]

I like that you chose music that was in the key of the routing machine. Made for easy listening

[@pangrac1]

I love it all, the wood, the attitude, using of planes, camera, music, just all. Only a smell of wood is missing to be satisfied. Good job. 👍 Only that wobbly workbench would be pain in the ass for me. 🤔

[@IRBry]

i want to make my mom one, thanks for the video! gives me a solid place to start

[@nachisuper]

"Mute it if you hate a british accent" -- LOL! I actually got hooked to this channel primarily because of your lovely british accent. XD

[@57raytay]

wow, that was fun to watch! I am a student of the ukulele. I would like to see you make more. Find your stride to build your Uke skills so you build one that you do like.

[@steveshepherd333]

What a talent, skill you have …. Fascinating video … Thanks for sharing 🙏😊👍🏼

[@Kevins-Philippine-Retirement]

As a hobby luthier I am fascinated by the quality of your work. I just stumbled upon your YT channel looking for ukulele stuff, but will watch your other content now.

[@BGazzah]

Always a joy to watch some one that has mastered a craft at work..