Acoustic Guitar Construction

Kristen, I would definitely go with a bandsaw. Something like a Record Power BS250 will serve you well for a couple of years and you would still get most of your money back if you sell it before returning home.

I wonder what stops the mini saddles from sliding forward when the strings are tensioned?

I just bought some of the same lamps from Ikea in the UK as I like that they clamp to the shelf I have above my workbench. £8.50. So not twice the price but still not as cheap!

If it had been a bit further round you could have turned it not a sound hole! (not much help here I know, sorry!)

Will TO just scrape off for when you want to glue the bridge on?

I had the same message and also cannot select 'Unread Posts' anymore.

That looks like a really neat set up! What is the front contact plate made from? It looks like it has developed some scratches but I am assuming that there are no corresponding marks on the soundboard?