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In The Build Process

Orchestral Model

Serial # OM 3.1.74

  • Body: Maple:
  • Top: Redwood:
  • Neck: Fir
  • Binding

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( 1 ) 9-Feb-2018

Fred arrives.

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With a box of wood.

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Is the top big enough?

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Sanding the sides the the right thickness.

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Bending the first side in the bendalator.

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Sandng the edges of the back pieces.

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Using the joining table to glue the back together.

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