I decided that I wanted to experiment with the classical a bit by using a bolt on neck. I gather from what I have seen and read that classical guitar builders are attempting to transfer vibrations from the neck to the sound box. Anyway, I want to be able to remove the neck later for further experiments.
So here is the classical sound box covered in rubber bands while the glue on the back is drying.
I have trimmed all the waste off the steel string sound box and rubbed it down a little with just a 120 grit for now. I use a limited range of grits for running down and the grit I start with depends on the wood and its state. So I keep a stock of 40, 80, 120, 400 and 1200 grit.
Next thing to do with the SS guitar is to route the edges and fit the holly bindings, I think the white holly separating the back from the sides will look awesome, especially as the rosewood is quite dark.
But, here is what it looks like prior to the bindings.
As soon as the glue has set on the CL guitar I will trim that down and give it a quick rub down. I use a spokeshave to trim but the rosewood is quite tough stuff and takes much more time than the mahogany on my first guitar took.
So the next job will be designing and cutting the headstock for both guitars.
I have to add… Making a guitar is great fun and very exciting, normally when I do stuff the novelty wears off pretty quick but that doesn’t seem to be the case with guitar making. I am already looking forward to making the next two guitars.