Got a lot done today assembling and preparing the various pieces for these two new tenors.
 the back is ready for sanding. the side need trimming |  Straightening the back on the old plane |
 Sawing the angle in the back edge of the side  Two necks rough sawn and with carbon fiber rods installed weeks ago in a day of making necks. |  Redwood top glued and cut to shape  They are carefully measured and marked for further cutting and trimming. |
 and run through the band saw |  And marked for the groove the side will fit into . |
 Cutting the side slots. Must be done right to avoid a gap showing when side is inserted. |  testing for proper size and fit. its perfect. I use a slightly curved scrap to make the test. |
The necks are now rough carved and will be set aside until the soundboards are ready to receive them. It was a busy afternoon in the workshop
