Removed body from mould. As for back, used edge trimmer to take off exess.
Cutting channel for bracing
- Put cutting tool into side bracing jig
- Adjust tool depth so that bracing is just proud of top
- Change depth wheel so cuts to width of bracing
- Place body into holding jig. Adjust to is level top to bottom first, then side to side. Central line on body should align with centre of jig
- Test on widest part of top and adjust depth & height as required
- Once happy with depth, cut round top anti-clockwise (opposite way to tool rotation). Don’t cut too slow as the wood burns
- Once top channel is complete, removed from jig and repeat for bottom
Brace Bending
- Put braces into side bender
- Same as for sides, except:
- No need for alfoil
- Tape side bracing together
- Make sure orientation of top and bottom is correct
- Not for as long as sides (thinner wood so will scorch easier)
- Same as for sides, except:
Cutting Head to Shape
- Make head plate 90 degrees at nut using rebate plane
- Clamp template for head onto head, ensuring it is aligned with centre of head
- Pre-drill 2 holes in template to head then insert screws to hold to head
- Trace round template, remove and cut roughly to edge using band saw
- Replace template, attach with screws then cut to shape using fixed routing table
- Repeat process for neck template