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____36. Apply a liberal amount of glue and screw the arched cap block into the top block with the same
2” screws you used as punches. (fig. 36a, b) Be sure to clean off the excess glue. (fig. 36c)
FIG. 36A. B, C
____33. Repeat the trim process for the back of the
soundbox. (steps 24-32) Except you will be
using tape to secure the bottom trim. (fig. 33a)
FIG. 33A
____34. Use an 80 grit sanding block or disc sander to flatten the top of the assembled box. (fig. 34a, b)
Check the surface with a straight edge to make sure that it’s flat across the entire top. (fig. 34c)
This will eliminate any gaps when fitting/installing the arched cap.
FIG. 34A, B, C
____35. Orient the arched cap block
on the top block and check
for the best fit. Use two 2”
wood screws and a ham-
mer to make punch marks
into the top block for guid-
ing your pilot holes. (fig.
35a) Then use a 7/64” drill
to bore two pilot holes,
using the punch marks you
just made with the screws
as a guide. (fig. 35b)
FIG. 35A, B
