Gluing the jointed top halves. I use small brads to hold the two halves tightly together (not nailed through the soundboard, just placed at the edges!). I clamp the glued joint down between waxed paper strips and a straight board on top. |
The soundhole channels after they have been routed out with the Dremel circle cutter. |
The soundhole black/white purflings and abalone strips have been glued into the channels. |
This is the final soundhole rosette, after it has been scraped and sanded down level. |