fitting the back

Using the paper template that was used to glue back braces on, I made a halo template from 1/4 inch plywood.

First used on the back to locate where to trim the braces,then inverted on the body to locate the mortis cuts.

I mark off the line from the halo template, cut with a fine saw and use a chisel flat.

I’ve beveled the rim with a small block plane.

 I’ll mark where to mortis.

 A quick check and then I will use a Dremel tool with a plunge base to cut in the mortis.

 I will clean it up a little with a sharp chisel.

 A look inside to fine tune the fit,

Set up in a spindle jig an use a 12 foot radius sanding block to bevel the rim.

 Rubber bands will hold it in place to check the fit.

 Its pretty much ready to glue, I will double check the fit one more time before I glue up.