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Which Braces to Contour

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:59 pm
by Meng1988
Hello all,

I am looking into my first build at the moment, and doing lots of research before I start. I have decided on an LMI kit, and I have a question about bracing. I will be purchasing their pre-shaped braces, but these are not contoured. So the question: when bracing the front, which braces should be contoured, and which should not? For example, I know the X-Braces are contoured, but the shoulder brace is not.

Re: Which Braces to Contour

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:51 pm
by Ben-Had
The only braces I don't usually touch are the:

1. Top plate
2. Soundhole strips and
3. Bridge plate

All the others have some type of work to be done. But that's just my way.

Re: Which Braces to Contour

Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:51 pm
by Darryl Young
Very informative post RD, thanks.