Double-top template and core insert

[@guywren4801]

I'm enjoying this adventure over your shoulder. Thanks for posting.

[@jabberwocky4995]

That is amazing, Michael. Thank you for sharing your techniques generously. Appreciate your spirit of sharing and learning together on this journey. Can't wait to see and hear the first guitar that comes out of that.

[@kenmckay194]

Nice job again Michael. Those machines are good for templates.

[@RoneiRamos]

Where is the old video about balsa core making, Michael? That's interesting too.

[@robertbdesmond]

Cool. I like the idea of wood instead of Nomex.

[@robertbdesmond]

I remember you cutting it out with a scalpel. I liked that idea but labor intensive and a pain.

[@deluxecabinet5444]

Hi hi, quick question, I bought and build a classic guitar but on top clear coat im struggle, i don’t know how to give a shiny surface on it, can i use auto clear on it or not? Or it’s gonna have a effect on sound vibration...??

[@RoneiRamos]

Use shellac, make a french polish.

[@ksgjlg]

Why not route directly in the top instead of gluing the balsa

[@JMichaelThames]

Because the balsa strips go across the grain providing stiffness across the grain. If you route out the top you are just reducing weight without adding stiffness.

[@ksgjlg]

@@JMichaelThames Thanks for the reply, good point