No, they are bolted together inside with really big washers to spread out the stress. But watch out if you try to make one like this: http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/cbmd-4-tail-and-bridge You really need the strength of the fingerboard running the whole length of the instrument or it will begin to bow at the join of the boxes.
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No, they are bolted together inside with really big washers to spread out the stress. But watch out if you try to make one like this: http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/cbmd-4-tail-and-bridge You really need the strength of the fingerboard running the whole length of the instrument or it will begin to bow at the join of the boxes.
Here is a link to a how-to I wrote for CB Gitty (Ben) http://www.cbgitty.com/?p=114
Do you glue boxes together end-to-end?