French Bass Brace advice

[Matthew Tucker]

Originally Posted by wayne holmes

seriously, less cutting, less thought, less everything, less clamping, less coverage of the middle seam, lesser number of pieces, less measuring,less amount of wood crossing the middle seam, less confusion- less time, less creativity, shall I continue? less balance and support of structure- less lipstick!

Would you be happier with far simpler lattice bracing perhaps??

[Arnold Schnitzer]

Originally Posted by Matthew Tucker

Would you be happier with far simpler lattice bracing perhaps??

Nice! But just a bit too much glue for my taste...

Adrian, I agree with the 3 brace technique. Keep them away from the linings, and feather the ends after the glue is cured. Glue it all up when climate conditions in your shop are toward the dry side. Use a caul on the outside of the back under each brace as you glue up. Good luck!