My first classical guitar

[Herman]

Ya, just f.. brilliant. Well done Kevin. You probably impress the misses. I'll use that bit on my next open headstock and make an impression here.
Herman

[ken cierp]

Can't find Robbie's tip?

[Daniel P]

O'Brien Guitars - Luthier Tips du Jour- Drill Press Router
https://youtu.be/_b3CWkHHSYE

[Kevin in California]

Heel is pre shaped, extra cut off the neck width, inside heel block area is shaped, sanded and sealed. Ready for the sides.

[Kevin in California]

FINALLY last night I got the sides bent for this guitar. It went well, no issues. The second side I rushed a bit taking it out of the bender and got a little spring back right away but they are clamped in the mold and fit great. By the end of the weekend I hope to have the end block glued and the sides attached to the neck. I am so slow!!!!

[Kevin in California]

Here are the sides in the form. I had some spring back so the clamps pull the sides up tight until I get them trimmed and glued up. I actually got the sides trimmed to length, the end block glued in and the sides attached to the neck this weekend. I thought I took a picture, will do that tonight.
Next up is to radius the back rims in my radius dish, then glue in the kerfing...........

[Herman]

Kevin, two questions.
1. How's the LMI yellow glue doing, compared to Titbond? (Hmm, really? Did I type "Titbond"?)
2. How did you attach the headtemplate? tape? glue?

Herman