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Traditional Portuguese Rajao #1: A little history and some test pieces.
Rhoots
I found this article in the Spring 2023 issue (number 148) of American Lutherie. According to the article, this is an instrument that was one of th...
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Traditional Portuguese Rajao #9: Soundboard
Rhoots
The soundboard is Master Grade Sitka Spruce. Came in rough at about 3/16" thick. I glued the book matched halves together the cut out the oversized...
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Traditional Portuguese Rajao #6: Fixture setup and sides
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Jig Setup I set up the assembly fixture using the body template, and fixed the neck position. [IMG_2612.jpeg][IMG_2613.jpeg] Check the Side Fit ...
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Traditional Portuguese Rajao #8: Back Panel
Rhoots
Back panel glued-up and trimmed flush to the sides. [IMG_2634.jpeg][IMG_2635.jpeg][IMG_2637.jpeg] Installed soundboard lining and sanded flush to t...
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Traditional Portuguese Rajao #2: Design nearly complete and first set of templates
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The design for this project is mostly complete. Just need to add the action layout to the setup layer but that can wait until much later. I got a r...
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Traditional Portuguese Rajao #7: Back lining installed, Back & Braces
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Installed the linings for the back panel and sanded flush to the sides. Laser cut the back panel and all the braces. When I get my 120 grit sand pa...
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Traditional Portuguese Rajao #10: Soundboard finished and installed
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Fitted the braces and reinforcing ring to the inside of the soundboard. [IMG_2648.jpeg][IMG_2650.jpeg] Fitted the soundboard to the body. I suppose...
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Traditional Portuguese Rajao #11: Odds-n-Ends
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Taking care of the other details now that the main assembly is complete. Added the binding at the soundboard. Started out as 1 x 5mm Black Walnut. ...
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