A different approach to bracing

[Tony_in_NYC]

I just want to point out that this is not a guitar Ray is building. He posted the picture of a top he saw elsewhere. Either that, or Ray is building guitars with arm bevels and waist bevels and is holding out on sharing his experience on how to do so.
Seriously, this is not Ray's top. It was posted to start a discussion and to jump start our thoughts on top bracing. It worked.

[rgogo65]

I just want to point out that this is not a guitar Ray is building. He posted the picture of a top he saw elsewhere. Either that, or Ray is building guitars with arm bevels and waist bevels and is holding out on sharing his experience on how to do so.
Seriously, this is not Ray's top. It was posted to start a discussion and to jump start our thoughts on top bracing. It worked.

You are so right Tony, I'm still at the "Popsicle stick" level of building...thanks for the clarification (:0)>}

[tippie53]

Points don't break off on braces unless you do something to them. The wood should be quartered so the grain would be in a position to support the point .Bracing shape is a key to controlling the stiffness and mass of a top . I agree these braces are not to my style as I am a martin traditionalist .