Guitar 26 — 3rd Installment

The rosette has been inlaid into the spruce top:

Preparing back braces.  This simple router jig dimensions the ends of the braces for easier fitting into the lining pockets and creates initial shaping. I curve the bottom sides by hand planing:

Gluing back braces.  Taped off to locate the braces and catch glue squeeze out:

Laying out the x-brace on the bracing layout template. The braces were laid in position then the joint was knifed, sawed, and trimmed with chisels for a snug fit:

Until next time.
DF