The completed mould dis-assembled
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the top layer, split for easy removal which will allow the lower two layers to be manoeuvred out of the ribs easily
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The main assembly bolts and large assembly guides which fit in the c-bouts
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the lower two layers with the space beams behind
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fitting the wooden guides into the lower layer
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Just so we know which layer it is!
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A close up of the lower guide pin and the "B" is marked for identification of the spacer beams
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the lower right spacer beam more writing for identification
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the beam now sitting in place
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the end spacer block for added support
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the lower main section ready for the centre layer
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the center layer being lowered into place
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now we are ready for the upper support beams
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the "A" marks the upper beams and we are ready for the top layers
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top layers in place ready for the loose fitting of the bolts
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start by adding the 5/16 main assembly bolts
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make sure that the nuts are loose so we can move things around
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adding the smaller 1/4 bolts
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fitting the lower bout supports
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as these are not main supports I only used 1/4" bolts
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the lower bout supports in place
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slowly tighten the bolts in a circular motion starting with the main bolts then to the smaller ones.
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check top layer edges for being true and if not, loosen selected bolts and move the layer section to the right place, with all the bolts and guides it only moves ever so slightly.
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I will not varnish it yet but use it for practice when it comes time to varnish the cello.
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