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AT THE END

2/22/2021

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Is the decorative end piece.  Its only function is to hide the joint where the two sides meet, a difficult joint to make meet perfectly, so most luthiers cut out the joint and insert a pretty piece of wood.  so do I.  It starts by routing out a gaping hole  and cutting away the black/white/black purfling.
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Next, you glue in some black/white/black down the sides of the gap with super glue.  The wet stain is the sprayed on glue catalyzer for a quick set.  It is not permanent.
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Now the challenge is to fit the end piece into the slot.  That is done by sanding to fit.
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I you cut the end piece the correct angle then as you sand the sides it 
moves further and further up the slot,

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'After a little sanding it is progressing up the slot
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Another bit of sanding brings it closer, needs just a bit more
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Back to the sanding block for a wee bit more
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AHA ! a perfect fit.  Now apply the glue and tap the endpiece in .  
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A bit of tape will hold it tightly as the glue dries and tomorrow I will sand and scrape that down to its finished condition.  I will show you the result on the next blog.
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