Acoustic Guitar Construction

In the instructions I am to raise the top of the rim to the height of 8 5x3 cards. Is this the entire rim or only at the neck block ? if only at the neck block I am to assume that this creates the 1-1/2 degree complimentary neck angle if I understand the instructions correctly.
Thanks, Andy

Yes -- only the neck block end

per instruction manual:

Adjust the rim in the mold so that it is perfectly flush along the top edge. Secure the waist clamp.
Slide the mold off the edge of the bench. Push the rim up from the bottom so it is
proud/high off the top of the mold. For the “000 deep body" in these photos the rise is
the same thickness of 8 standard 3x5 cards.

Clamp the neck block to the mold
maintaining this slightly raised and
angled position of the rim.


Note the rim will flex to create the
angle -- the portion of the rim that
goes toward the tail block must be
clamped securely so that section
stays level with the mold. This is
easier to do then it sounds

Thank you !
Andy