Cut binding channels in two guitars today.
Binding depth and width recorded in the build log of each guitar
Cutting slow near the tail inlay, I want to get as close as possible but not cut through.
Gluing on another back today. Three guitars closed, time to move on to purflings.
applying hide glue
positioning guitar body on the guitar back
clamping, done!
Glued on a cedar top this morning
I'm cutting back braces to length and pockets in the side linings for fitting the back to sides. I want a tight but unstrained fit with no gaps, and perfect alignment.
scalloping brace ends
tapering brace
