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| Back and
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| The center
joint is planed using an old Stanely #7 jointing plane. |
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| Plates are
glued up in this simple jig. |
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| The plates
are thicknessed to desirable flexibility. |
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| Tops and
backs are shaped with a router and template. |
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braces are glued on creating an "induced" arch in the
plates |
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bent in this simple jig. |
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| Sides as
they come out of the bending jig. |
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| Internal
blocks are made from spanish cedar and glued to the
sides to form the rim. |
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dome is planed into the rim for added arching of the
top. |
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| A rim with
finished doming. |
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linings are made from spanish cedar and glued in. |
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| This is the
jig for cutting the female portion of the dovetail. |
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| The braces
are carved. This is a very crucial step. |
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| A look
inside just prior to gluing up. |
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| The back is
glued to form a complete body. |
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| Necks and
fingerboards are cut out. |
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| This is the
jig used to cut the male portion of the dovetail. |
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| A close up
of the dovetail. |
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| A carbon
fiber rod is used for reinforcement. |
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| Necks with
the rods installed. |
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