As a carpenter you seem to have a plan, as well as a handle on the basics, but I'd definitely seek some advice from a luthier before proceeding; FYI there's a couple guys on this subforum who do this sort of restoration professionally - Brian Evans (aka MC5C) and Dave Richard come quickly to mind, among others - so you might want to reach out before reaching for the toolbox...
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