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Using radius sanding bar
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 7:31 am
by jjadamson
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
Re: Using radius sanding bar
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:04 am
by johnnparchem
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?
Re: Using radius sanding bar
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 12:06 pm
by justrfb
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
Re: Using radius sanding bar
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:43 pm
by pete nardo
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!