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Old 10-01-2013, 05:13 PM
Ned Milburn Ned Milburn is offline
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Originally Posted by Rex Tremende View Post
Yeah, that's a good question. It's currently at a 90º angle. I'm not sure how I'm going to control the doming on the top. I might even abort the plan and make the top flat. I may have to re-make the linings. Learning curve. These are things not indicated clearly in the plan. And I am a rookie.

As for cutting out the sound hole, I made four passes, going slowly. Make sure your bit is new or confirmed that it is really sharp.
Regarding the top & back linings. There are at least 2 schools of thought. First, 90 degrees. Even if the top is domed, there is a slight "re-curve" effect similar to a carved archtop or violin. Second, matching the angle to the dome/curvature of the top & back. This can be done by hand with a plane, sanding block, or a domed piece of wood with sandpaper glued to it.
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