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Closing up the Body - Having braced the back and the top, I was ready to close up the box. I like to fit both the back and top before gluing either on. So first I marked and then fit the top, http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o274/feissli/Olivias%20Padauk/10-31003.jpg then I marked and fit the bac...

Been gluing on braces and carving tops and backs for the last couple of weekends. Meanwhile the camera was off on a field trip so I didn't get pictures of the process. Just go back and look at how I did the back... ;) I like to make my braces as light as I can get them, so I start with a profile sim...

Things have been hectic at the Feissli Household, but I have been catching time in the garage as I can. With the Humidity levels rising and falling almost as quickly as the stock market, I've had to glue braces as the opportunity provided. Got them all glued in and carved though... http://i122.photo...

Good to see this one come together. I remember when you started it.

How do you like the sound?

Raymond

Looking good. You'll have to tell us how you like making several at a time. I've never had more than 2 going at once.

Raymond

Glad to see you getting time in the shop Z. Enjoy it while it lasts. And thanks for sharing it with us.

As usual your build is very clean and looking great.

Raymond

I could probably start them in about 6 months, but by my Birthday in July should be a lock.

Raymond

Eben, I got ideas for both categories, but if I have to start it in the next month or two I'll have to pass. Just too much stuff going on. Scrounge - I'm not sure but I think the crate they packed that Grizzly Band saw in was pure spruce... 8-) Would probably take some creative joining to get a good...