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19/11/17
Stage one of the binding and purfling ...
Stage one of the binding and purfling ...
The soundox is secured to the bench in a simple jig, then the binding cutter is set for depth and width of cut....
The first cut is for the flamed bindings, and once cut, I was able to install the endgraft inlay ...
A lower cut was then made for the side purflings, which are mitred to the endgraft detail.
The side purflings were taped to a piece of scrap wood to support them whilst bending.
The side purflings were taped to a piece of scrap wood to support them whilst bending.
21/11/17
Side and (the first of two) top purflings almost ready for gluing ..
Side and (the first of two) top purflings almost ready for gluing ..
22/11/17
Decided to add even more bling ...
Decided to add even more bling ...
26/11/17
Bindings, purflings and the rosette all glued in today. I also made a layered heel cap to match :)
Bindings, purflings and the rosette all glued in today. I also made a layered heel cap to match :)
Working quickly, I find it better to glue all four parts of the binding and purfling at the same time.
Now begins a long process of scraping and sanding the sound box, in preparation for the finish ...
Initial sanding back to 120 grit. Applied a coat of shellac to highlight any glue residue. Will now go through finer grits before starting the final finish.
11/12/17
Frets installed and fingerboard glued to the neck :)
The frets are hammered in gently to begin with then, firmly seated in my homemade fret press.(converted drill stand).
The brass caul has been shaped to match the narrow fretwire I use.
Frets installed and fingerboard glued to the neck :)
The frets are hammered in gently to begin with then, firmly seated in my homemade fret press.(converted drill stand).
The brass caul has been shaped to match the narrow fretwire I use.
The fingerboard is aligned on the neck using two temporary screws, which i remove after gluing. Then the final marker dots will be fitted.