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Dave Lynn
 Post subject: X braces
PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:41 pm 
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How do you folks cut the notches in X braces where they cross? On my first guitar
the joint was just semi-OK. It wasn't very tight. I am now working on #2 and my first
attempt on that joint just didn't turn out the way I would like. I have an idea churning
around in my head for a jig but any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

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Randolph
 Post subject: Re: X braces
PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:47 pm 
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Check out Lance Kragenbrink"s picture tutorial in the video and picture tutorial section. Eat Drink I believe it's called "X-braces"
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Dave Lynn
 Post subject: Re: X braces
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Duh. I didn't think to look there. Thanks Randolph.

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Dave Lynn
 Post subject: Re: X braces
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Thanks Todd. Your method may work better for me than the router. My braces are slightly
narrower than 1/4 inch. I'll play around with it tonight. I already have the braces radiused.

Your mention of the pencil line may be where my error was coming in. I'll use a razor blade.

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