NECK CARVING DVD - BY PETE HOWLETT

Pete Howlett builds top quality ukulele that are appreciated by musi­cians the world over. Using the finest quality materials and with over 35 years of experience, his instruments really sing - allowing you to translate the sounds in your head to the music you play. 

Pete’s international reputation is as a builder and also a teacher. At the International Ukulele Building School he has trained hundreds of students over the years in his traditional, and often innovative techniques and processes.

In this detailed teaching DVD, Pete Howlett shows how to carve Gibson style and Classic style ukulele necks. 

Pete teaches a wide range of traditional hand tool techniques. before sharing his innovative templating and machine techniques, which ensure high degrees of accuracy and repeatability. 

This course is a valuable resource for established luthiers looking to develop their skills, and equally for those looking to make their first instruments.

See trailer here

DVD CONTENTS: 

SELECTING WOOD

EQUIPMENT

PREPARING THE BILLET

MARKING OUT

CARVING DATUM

CARVING HEEL

CARVING VOLUTE

CARVING BACK OF NECK

Total Running Time: 2hr 29min

Must see, for all people into luthiery.