Yeah, I think I do understand that now. Like I said, I saw all those people using mold attach the back first, and thought... well, I'm sort of using a mold, so it's the same thing. Lots of learning happening.
Anyway, I went and actually measured, and the gap at the heel block is closer to 1/16" than 1/8", and I could probably bring it in a bit tighter than that.
I have the "large sanding board" set up that's integral to the Cumpiano method uses... that's actually what I was using as a reference flat surface.
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