Thanks @robin @swepri @boo Agree – I need to find a better matched piece of wood.  I used up some “spare” bits making this one, working out how to get the shape out of the spare piece of wood rather…   Read more»

Done*
 

 
Which is, to my eyes, a whole lot better than

 
*done, except I’m not completely happy with the rear cavity cover.  Need to find a better-matching piece of wood, and…[Read more]

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  @brie, sometimes it can be enough just to sink the top of the bridge posts into the body.  Most posts have a…   Read more»