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Contemplating a new set of Bubinga
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In The Build Process
Jumbo Model (Small)
Serial JM 3.1.79
- Body: Bubinga
- Top: Adirondack Spruce
- Neck: Mahogany
- Binding Snakewood
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A nice set of Adirondack Spruce is added to the mix.
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Dimensioning the top
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This is my shooter board.
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And this contraption helps me join the two halves together
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Joining the back.
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Sanding the back.
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Thinking about the marquetry.
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Making kerfimg.
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A nice bevel to make it look right.
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Bending the kerfing.
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The sides bent and waiting in their forms.
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I use an elevated platten with my bandsaw to cut the sides to shape.
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Gluing in the kerfing.
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I cut away the kerfing where the end blocks will go.
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Gluing the sides together.
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A bit of a side job is cutting out the neck blank.
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The sides come out of the form.
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I use a sanding plate to shape the top and back edges of the rim.