Hi bpower . Yes further bending required at the waist so that’s tomorrow’s job then I’ll try again. Cheers

 Blocks now on and x braces carved. Offering up the sides I need to tweak around the waist. Trouble is the kerf lining is on so might be a bit tricky but I’ve got to have a go….   Read more»

@bpower Thanks. I hear what your saying. I thought It was never going to take the shape.. Whenever I changed one part another moved out of place. So back and forth like that. That being said, I should be able…   Read more»

@tv101 Yes first time doing this but I think I’ve managed to get a result but I don’t mind saying it was a very stressful experience. Fingers crossed it goes together ok. Thanks

@koendb firstly I had the iron too hot and ended up with scorch marks although these were mainly superficial and sanded out ok but my perception of where the bends should be were quite a way out and the two…   Read more»

Hi. Took a massive leap of faith yesterday and bent the side’s with near disastrous results. However after sleeping on it and revisiting the job today I’ve managed to tease them close enough for the next stage. This is the…   Read more»

Second attempt at posting. Soundboard and back braced and carved apart from the x braces. I’m leaving those until the sides are done. There’s more involved with this stage than meets the eye it’s NOT as easy as Mark makes…   Read more»

Hi thanks. Yes it’s very frustrating 

Thanks to Carol and Mark for your help with this. Just a heads up here. Always use 1/4” cutter and not 6mm as it will be too tight and this happens. Cheers

Thanks Mattbeels. 

@markbailey thanks