Cutting the sound hole

[Ray Ussery]

would someone please give me some idea of the best way to go about this ? I assume...(There's that word again) that the channels for the Rosette should be done first? Now I am worried...I really don't want to screw this top up!
Thanks,
Ray

[Herman]

Hey Ray,

You need a device that follows a circle around a centerhole.
To make all more visable for yourself, you can use a drawing compass before cutting. So you can see the layout of your rosette and soundhole.
I use the Stewmac jig, a dremeltool and a downcutbit. First you rout the rosette in what order you like. The soundhole is cut out last ('cause you loose the centerpoint with that). The latter I do that halfway from one side and the other half from the other side. That way you don't cut into the workboard.

Here's the idea:

[Ray Ussery]

Ok...thanks Herman...I know it seems simple if you've done it before.. but? Now with your help and the pic I got it...I have all the tools necessary, just didn't really understand how to use them in this situation, thanks Sooo much again for your help!!!

[ken cierp]

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