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Model t10458 (Mfg. Since 10/11)
attaching braces
the sound board and back braces must be
installed before gluing the body together. the
braces, sound board, and back come pre-mea-
sured and marked with layout lines as shown in
figures 9 and 10.
the braces are roughed to size at the factory, but
some fine tuning is necessary for the best fit. the
back braces are meant to have a slight curve,
which gives the back of the ukulele a belly,
improving its sound quality. the sound board
braces on the other hand are meant to be flat.
note: Leave the braces long during assem-
bly. They will be cut to length in a later step.
to prepare the sound board braces:
1. Mark the center on the side of each brace, as
shown in
figure 11. transfer any identifica-
tion markings to the side of the brace as
well.
Centerline
figure 9. Sound board brace measurements
and centerline.
2
9
⁄
32
"
1
27
⁄
32
"
2"
Bridge plate
layout lines
Sound Board
Brace layout lines
figure 11. Brace with centerline marked.
2. using a straightedge, check the back of both
the sound board braces for flatness.
— if the braces are flat, proceed to the next
section.
— if either brace is slightly rounded,
proceed to
step 3.
3. using a straightedge and pencil, mark a line
as shown in
figure 12.
4. Sand the brace flat to the line.
figure 12. Sound board brace with line marked.
Brace face
new line
figure 10. Back brace measurements and
centerline.
4
9
⁄
16
"
2"
Back Brace
layout lines
Centerline
Centerline
