Purfling Channel

Today I cut the purfling channel using Mr. Reed's jig. Unfortunately, it was not able to cut the channel in the corners. Now it's time to start cutting the channel the old fashioned way, by hand.

Outline Finished and Locating Pin Holes Drilled

Today I finally finished getting the outline of the plates sanded, the corners carved, and the locating pin holes drilled.

Rough Arching Finished and Plates Spot Glued

I have now finished the second rough arching, and rough looking it is.

I have also spot glued my plates together in order to sand the edges of the plates identical to each other.

Finished First Rough Arching and Routing

Today I finished up my first rough arching and got the routing done for the purfling ledge.

Outline Finished, Rough Arching Started

Today I finished cutting the outline following the pencil line. Then I used the spindle sander to take it even closer to the pencil. I also started the first rough arching today.

 

Arch Heights and Outline

Today I ran my plates through the planer to establish the arch heights. After that, I scribed the outline of my rib structure on the flat side of each plate, and used the 'magic washer' to trace the outline of my ribs to the back. I also started to cut out the shape using the band saw.

Back Plate Glued

It took a while, but I finally got my top and back plates flat, but there were only enough clamps for me to clamp the back Monday night. My top is now clamped together for the night.