Back making

     I did back making this week. I have been using the 12' radious for my back. I also have been using the lattice bracing for my back. The back bracing material is Sitka spruce. This is the strongest spruce, and the the best material for the back bracing. For the lattice bracing installation, the vacuum clamping system is the mast tool. You can see the completed back already shows a nice doming shape.

     Next week, I will make a neck blanks, because the neck blanks need couple of weeks to stabilize after a laminating work.

African black wood MD project

I started a new built for an MD model with African black wood back and side and an Adirondack top. I already completed jointing and thicknessing works for the top and back. I installed the rosetta using an African black wood with a sap section and an original ornament. Also, my rosetta has a highly flamed Hawaiian koa inner hole inlay. This inner hole inlay makes structural support and unique appearance. I like a simple and clean Rosetta design.