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Permalink Reply by Kigar on April 17, 2020 at 11:34am

If they are just on the surface, a thin shellac wipe across the whole top would probably (and note probably!) make them all but disappear, but would slightly darken the surface. If you still have the piece you cut out you could experiment with it and make sure you like the result.

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on April 17, 2020 at 1:04pm

Hi Terry, thinning around the soundholes I don't think will accomplish much in the way of creating a more responsive top. That area will not contribute much due being close to the sides of the box and having holes in that area.

If I was to thin anywhere it would be in the bridge area, or around the perimeter of the top. Then I would consider bracing. If you look at a loudspeaker the sound source is from the centre, cone, the flexibility is around the perimeter.

Id save that exercise for your next guitar.
Taff

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Permalink Reply by MadGomer on April 17, 2020 at 3:06pm

Guys and gals, my apologies, I can't seem to figure out why most of my comments lately are showing up blank.  Works fine on my computer but not my phone.

Terry, I'm with Taffy on the subject of thinning the soundboard.  Go with it as is, and either modify later or make adjustments on your next one.

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Permalink Reply by BrianQ. on April 17, 2020 at 4:35pm

Me too, thinning & bracing would definitely maximize volume as well as sound projection?

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Permalink Reply by Timothy Hunter on April 18, 2020 at 3:19am

got this the other day and finally got around to putting it together. was brand new still in the box with sealed packs of bolts but the one for the legs was missing 4 bolts! had 5 extra washers and an extra nut but?? took me an hour scrounging around in my screw tubs to find 4 bolts to fit the nuts!

not sure if i need the fence and the finger boards but?? tried it out with a small round over bit a 12mm ( 1/2" ) i think  .  finally starting to sort out that shed.  off to Bunnings to buy a small shed tomorrow so i can move all the gardening stuff etc out of my way.

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Permalink Reply by Paul Craig on April 18, 2020 at 8:56am

Hi Timothy, I had a router table like that one and it wobbled around when the router got turned on. Had to add some braces on the outside of the legs in a framing manner. Keep that in mind if you have the same problem.

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Permalink Reply by BrianQ. on April 18, 2020 at 9:23am

Did you have it bolted down Paul?

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Permalink Reply by Timothy Hunter on April 19, 2020 at 2:50am

yes the legs are a bit flimsy but clamped down it seemed ok to this novice.. 

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Permalink Reply by Timothy Hunter on April 19, 2020 at 2:54am

Todays project...  hot wire cutter.  NOT my bench..this is a small part of the missus' craft empire.

  got to upgrade the power to it to 12V from 6V .  it cuts but slow and drags a bit..

Finally got a small 1.5M by 0.8M by 1.9M tall metal shed to put down the side of the house.. new home for all the gardening crap in my work shed..and anything else i can sneak in when shes not looking...

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Permalink Reply by BrianQ. on April 19, 2020 at 6:32am

The ol’ foam cutter :D nice job! you may want to up the amperage if she’s dragging along? 

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Permalink Reply by François on April 19, 2020 at 8:16am

Oh yeah! Like Tim the Toolman said: "More Power!"

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Permalink Reply by Paul Craig on April 21, 2020 at 5:24am

I can't reply to individual posts now. To Brian: I didn't have it bolted down at first, but after bolting it down the router table was still wobbly and that's when I made the outer perimeter framing for it. It wasn't the same brand, but was the same type of table. So, mine may have been made cheaper.

Got a fancy Craftsman table on it's own stand and wheels now that I traded for. No problems anymore.

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