R,5,R,5... Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Ahoy-hoy I have a nice little tenor ukulele that I'd like to hang round my neck to facilitate the frantic strumming one often associates with said instrument. To that end I need to drill a hole in the bottom of it. The two sides join right at the bottom; somewhat like this: But without the binding. Now my question is -- is it better to drill right on the joint or beside it? I've often heard that hide glue cures to become harder than wood, so perhaps the joint is the best place, but I'm afraid of splintering. What say you? Anyone have any experience with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 No. But you will need to screw through the side and into something as the sides themselves wont be strong enough. Makes sense to fix to some wood behind the sides that is already there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Thought you were going to drill a hole in the Alembic then. That would mean you were in line for a beating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R,5,R,5... Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='126691' date='Jan 24 2008, 09:48 AM']No. But you will need to screw through the side and into something as the sides themselves wont be strong enough. Makes sense to fix to some wood behind the sides that is already there.[/quote] Hmmm that doesn't sound too diy to me, I was rather hoping to be able to do it myself, but I can see your point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R,5,R,5... Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 [quote name='ped' post='126694' date='Jan 24 2008, 09:51 AM']Thought you were going to drill a hole in the Alembic then. That would mean you were in line for a beating[/quote] That might just be worth it then... ooooh peddy, I'm starting up my Makita.... I'm being a naughty boy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 [quote name='R,5,R,5...' post='126700' date='Jan 24 2008, 09:57 AM'][quote name='bass_ferret' post='126691' date='Jan 24 2008, 09:48 AM'] No. But you will need to screw through the side and into something as the sides themselves wont be strong enough. Makes sense to fix to some wood behind the sides that is already there.[/quote] Hmmm that doesn't sound too diy to me, I was rather hoping to be able to do it myself, but I can see your point. [/quote] Drill hole through body, take strings off, reach into body holding offcut bit of wood, screw strap peg through body into scrap bit of wood. You should only need a little piece, a couple of cms a side should do it just to spread the load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R,5,R,5... Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 ahh I see, no need for glue as the screw keeps the bit in place. Only problem I see might be penetrating the small soundhole with my large manly fingers. So to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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