GLUING THE RIBS
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The ribs are glued to the blocks using animal glue. Cramps hold the ribs in position while the glue sets. The ribs are slightly wider than the mould and are planed down after fitting.

CRAMPING THE "C" BOUT
cramp c bout
 
CRAMPING THE UPPER BOUT

cramping the upper bout
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