Soundboard installation, next topic : trimming at the belly rail

[William R. Monroe]

A flush trim bit will work well.  For the nicest effect, I'd recommend 
taping (or otherwise attaching) a veneer shim along the belly rail where the 
bearing guide will travel.  Trim the first time with the veneer in place, 
remove the veneer, and make a final pass.  This way, on the final cut, the 
router will be removing very little material.  It makes for a cleaner cut. 
Though, a hand plane is an elegant solution as well.  Quieter, less messy, 
and more pleasing to the soul.  ;-]  You'll still have to clean up the ends 
with a chisel.

William R. Monroe



> Router with guide sounds like a great idea to me - I never thought of 
> that. I usually use a hand plane for the bulk of it and a chisel at the 
> ends.
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> Terry Farrell


>> I have done the fitting of the board all around the perimeter, using a 
>> very sharp ciesel.  What is left is a few millimeters that protrude at 
>> the belly rail.
>> Is there a preferred method for trimming this ?
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>> Stéphane Collin.
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