Q&A | Aluminum Bridge Plates, Bending Solid Linings, Fretboard Radii for Acoustics, "The Tree" Mahogany, and More!

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!Topics/Questions:- Flattening the top radius in the upper bout to glue the fretboard tongue- Bending solid linings or laminating solid linings- What is the lowest fretboard radius used for acoustic guitars?- Bosch Colt trim routers- The story of "The Tree" mahogany- Measuring top deflection- Countersinking tuners- Stainless steel frets- Aluminum bridge plates🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate