Is there a less tedious way to notch the sides for braces?

[rcnewcomb]

Here is how Seagull does it: YouTube Video - How its made - Godin Acoustic Guitar - Seagull

[ruby@magpage.com]

They didn't show how they marked them, and it looked like they made the pockets randomly too big. I guess too big isn't really an issue.

Ed

[Diane Kauffmds]

I find it interesting that Godin put the back braces into place first in the kerfing, across the box, then glued the back to the box and bracing.

[tippie53]

To answer kerf tuck or through
DON"T GO THROUGH
here is why
A if you go through you create a stress riser for side cracks
if you use a celluloid or acetate plastic any air gaps will cause the binding to shrink into them and show
B If you do not shape the brace end correctly you may over cut and expose the joint below your binding needing a fix

too much to go wrong going through

If you choose to do a taylor non notch be sure to fade the brace so the end can move of the vibration can loosen the ends

[rcnewcomb]

Thanks John. That is very helpful. I've learned a lot from this thread. The dremel method John demonstrated looks like a good option for me.

[banjopicks]

I find it interesting that Godin put the back braces into place first in the kerfing, across the box, then glued the back to the box and bracing.

Now that's interesting. How did he clamp the braces then?

[Diane Kauffmds]

I find it interesting that Godin put the back braces into place first in the kerfing, across the box, then glued the back to the box and bracing.

Now that's interesting. How did he clamp the braces then?

Click on the link above to see the Godin factory video. They routed the notches, set the braces into the notches, then attached the back. They attach top and back at the same time. This is their factory (Seagull/Godin) so they have equipment we don't.

[rcnewcomb]

The Dremel is a base works like a dream. Thanks All!