Thought I'd share the crafting spotlight today to celebrate Keith's (my husband) birthday. He's a woodworker, ukulele builder, and has built over 60 ukes, as well as some gorgeous boxes and block sets. He really has a talent, and I thought I'd post a few photos of his work.
Keith's ukes are built from the ground up, from making the molds for the outer edges, bending the wood, hand carving each neck, all the way to French polishing the finished instrument.
For a little treat, you can listen to our good friend, Fred Benedetti, playing his Keith Maurer uke in a performance in Pacific Beach back in 2014.
Fred Benedetti playing Keith Maurer ukulele
He also makes these wooden boxes and block sets. The design is totally his, with hand-carved handles and using various hard woods. They have all gone to family members and friends.
Fred Benedetti playing Keith Maurer ukulele
He also makes these wooden boxes and block sets. The design is totally his, with hand-carved handles and using various hard woods. They have all gone to family members and friends.
Wishing this man a wonderful day!
Happy Birthday, Keith!
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