“The David”- putting it all together

With all of the pieces done, it is time to put it all together. The first step is to remove the rib assembly from the form and trim the blocks and linings.

Rib assembly
Rib assembly

Next we glue the back on.

back glued on ribs
back glued on ribs

At this point, I like to clean everything up and apply a very thin coat of propolis spirit varnish to the inside. When it is dry I rub it down and put the makers label in.

ready to close
ready to close

We are now ready to close the body.

top is glued on
top is glued on

The body is done.

The body is done.
The body is done.

Lets make a neck.

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