“Perhaps the hardest part of this [build] is putting in the soundpost”, says Tim, but there’s a video to help you through it.
For lots more up-cycled music projects check out Tim’s YouTube channel.
Artist and musician, Tim Sway, has constructed an acoustic double bass using reclaimed wood from pallets, decking and cupboard doors.
Tim designed the shapes for the bass in VCarve CAD software and cut them out using a CNC machine. To create the flowing curves that become the sides of the instrument, Tim used a laser cutter to make flexible, living hinges in the wood.
xTool S1 laser cutter review
A little laser with a lot of features
Prusa XL review
A big printer with big potential
Stained glass succulent
Perfect for those without green fingers
Ocreeb MK2 macro keyboard
Not your average QWERTY keyboard
Solder Sustainer
Freeing up a hand while soldering
Mini desktop PC
We particularly love how the SD card slots in the floppy drive
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