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Brace specs

Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 10:31 am
by watergunn
Hi all.

I am working on my 5th build and I am venturing into making my own braces.

I am building a Martin D41. Is there a good reference guide somewhere to the dimensions of the braces?

Also, is there something that shows where the scallops would begin and end on a brace?

Thanks for any guidance.

Re: Brace specs

Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:44 pm
by Tom West
Thanks for any guidance: Not sure about the bracing on a Martin D-41 but for dreadnaughts in general the Stew-Mac Dread plans are a very good starting point in my opinion. John Hall may be able to offer more specific info.
Tom

Re: Brace specs

Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 1:08 pm
by RnB
I had these two pages I scanned on my 'puter. Not sure if they're what you're looking for, but might help you...?
The 1st one is a little hard to read. And the 2nd scan is for a D-18
John would be the one who'd know...

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Re: Brace specs

Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:55 pm
by tippie53
great post

Re: Brace specs

Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:05 am
by watergunn
Thanks for the info.

THis certainly does help.

RG