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ONCE THE SIDES ARE ON

2/20/2022

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The next step is planing the sides down to the proper height.  They are always cut a little large to be safe.
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Andreas's tenor is now trimmed down to proper heights and it is time to add the tentalones.
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It will take most of these two basswood strips to do the job.
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I find it very helpful to pre-bend the tentelones over the unheated pipe.  the gradual bend is set in this way.
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Bent and ready to glue.  It is best to glue them on in several segments to accomodate the slight  curve in the back.
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Now it is done,  next step will be the side sound port installation.
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Here is where it will go.  A pencil line is made around the oval.
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After roughly cutting out the hole it is fitted with the sanding disc on the Dremel
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Glued in with superglue
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the inside protrusion will be carved flat and sanded flush.  Job done.
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