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Post by Martin on Jan 19, 2015 13:14:37 GMT
 The ebony "porthole" is then glued into the side using hot hide glue.  Here's the result.  The European Spruce soundhole patch is glued on using hot hide glue. |
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Post by Martin on Jan 19, 2015 13:16:33 GMT
 Then the soundhole is routed out . . .  . . . with this result.  Next the Lutz Spruce A Frame braces are glued on using hot hide glue, treble side first . . . |
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Post by Martin on Jan 19, 2015 13:18:17 GMT
 . . . followed by the bass side. These braces are flat and the ladder braces will be arched.  The Lutz Spruce brace below the soundhole is profiled to a 10' radius, notched to fit together with the A frame braces and then is glued on the top using hot-hide glue.  The main ladder brace is treated in the same fashion. |
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Post by Martin on Jan 19, 2015 13:19:48 GMT
 The European spruce back X braces are profiled to a 10' radius and notched. The first X brace glued on in the go-bar deck using hot hide glue . . .  . . . followed by the second.  The lower bout ladder brace is profiled to a 10' radius glued on using hot hide glue. |
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Post by ocarolan on Jan 19, 2015 14:08:07 GMT
This is really coming on, Martin - it must be really exciting for you - I'm really enjoying it too! Nice one davewhite! Looking forward to when my CBM has a sibling. Keith |
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Post by Martin on Jan 19, 2015 14:13:18 GMT
Progress has been amazing as usual, Keith. I think the walnut is going to look great, and as long as it plays/sounds as good as yours, I'll be very happy  |
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Post by ocarolan on Jan 19, 2015 17:20:28 GMT
I'm sure it will Martin!
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Post by Martin on Jan 20, 2015 9:15:25 GMT
 The sides are profiled to match the back's curvature and reverse-kerfed linings glued on using fish glue.  The sides are profiled to match the top's curvature and the English Walnut reverse-kerfed linings glued on using fish glue.  Time to try out the fit of the rim in the case - snug. |
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Post by Martin on Jan 20, 2015 9:18:08 GMT
 This instrument will have a K&K pickup fitted but due to the limited access through the small soundhole I decided to glue the transducers onto the top before it is glued to the sides and so to check fit the 12mm hole for the end pin was drilled now.  Here's the K&K end-pin jack adjusted and test fitted - perfect.  The tailpiece will fit nicely above. |
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Post by Martin on Jan 20, 2015 9:20:15 GMT
 Then the English Walnut side braces are notched into the linings and glued in using hot hide glue.  Here's the completed rim set.  The English Walnut X brace cap is glued on using hot-hide glue. |
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Post by Martin on Jan 20, 2015 9:21:28 GMT
 The braces are then carved and the back “voiced” – here’s the result.  Notches are cut in the linings for the back brace ends and the back glued to the rim-set using fish glue. |
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Post by leoroberts on Jan 20, 2015 9:48:36 GMT
That walnut's going to look spectacular when it's all polished up, Martin. Can't wait to see this at Halifax ... she'll be a beauty. |
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Post by Martin on Jan 20, 2015 10:30:04 GMT
Absolutely! Can't wait myself!! Hope I get permission to go down and fetch her when she's ready!  |
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Post by leoroberts on Jan 20, 2015 12:27:09 GMT
There's coffee and a butty ready to break your journey if permission is granted |
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Post by Martin on Jan 20, 2015 12:43:54 GMT
Thanks, Leo  |
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