Using radius sanding bar
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Using radius sanding bar
I've made a 15foot radius sanding bar to shape the kerfed lining for the arch of the back. Is it wise to use the radius bar to glue the rear bracing? I will have to glue one brace at a time. Is that ok. Any tips on using the sanding bar would be helpful. Thanks. John A
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Re: Using radius sanding bar
You can use it as a gluing caul.
I have not used one to sand the rims or kerfling. Are your rims already profiled for the correct shape on the back?
I have not used one to sand the rims or kerfling. Are your rims already profiled for the correct shape on the back?
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Re: Using radius sanding bar
I did exactly that... I made sanding bars/gluing cauls and used them for both. Yes again, one brace glued at a time. It worked out well. I decided to take my time and not worry about when I would finish the guitar so It didn't bother me to glue one or two braces a day. Good luck...
Sincerely,
Rich
Sincerely,
Rich
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Re: Using radius sanding bar
Definitely use the radiused bar as a caul to glue the braces (make 2 and u can glue 2 braces simultaneously). You can also use it to sand the radius into the rear braces, if they're not already radiused.
Take your time and have fun!
Take your time and have fun!