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Ukulele Side Bending Jig

This is a demonstration of an advanced parametric model that uses a parameter driven template and swap-able input surface. This is valuable modelling technique because the model can be completely redesigned just by altering the the input surface.

The surface (yellow) represents the different body shapes of a ukulele and the model is the corresponding side bending machine for that surface.

I used this model as a basis for the ukulele side bending jig that I use in my workshop.

Sean Kienle
Mechanical Design Engineer Santa Cruz, CA