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____30. Apply a bead of glue to the side of the body where the trim will be. (fig. 30a) Then smooth
out the glue to ensure a nice even glue surface along the entire trim strip. (fig. 30b) You want
enough glue to make sure you have a solid bond, but not too much where you will have a lot of
excess squeeze out.
FIG. 30A, B
____31. Lay the trim on the body and use masking
tape to secure it down. Space the tape about
every inch. Use a scrap block to push the tape
against the inside edge of the trim strips.
When using the tape, think of applying each
piece like a bandage where you are pulling
tightly and ensuring the gap closes. Loose
tape holds nothing well. (fig. 31a, b) Repeat
steps 30 and 31 to install the second trim strip
on the opposite side of the body. You will also
want to put a piece of tape diagonally across
the bottom end of each side trim piece over to
the bottom trim piece. (fig. 31c) This will help
keep the corners together as the glue dries.
FIG. 31A
FIG. 31B, C
____32. Allow 30-60 minutes for the glue to dry.
Then remove all of the tape, and excess
glue with a purposefully dulled chisel.
(We’re trying to remove glue, not wood.)
(fig. 32a)
FIG. 32A
