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"Multi-Style Guitar Mold"©

This is the only mold you will need to produce virtually any style and size guitar. The mold can be adapted for guitar shapes that are one of kind originals. The time consuming chore of constructing a special fixture has been eliminated.

Begin assembly by removing the Masonite back.

Two short pieces of 2x4 material standing on the 2”edge are used as a stand to install the 3 ½"  post bolts.

Place one 3 ½ “ carriage bolt in each slot, make sure the square portion on the bolt is seated properly in the slot.

Assemble the Masonite back with the six ½ “ wood screws.

Flip the mold over; install two plain donuts and one tabbed to each bolt. Note that the two locations at the end of the lower bout require tabbed donuts that have a flat side. The flatted sides face one another.

For most guitar styles the donuts will be oriented with the round edge toward the inside. NOTE: FOR VERY LARGE GUITARS THE FLATS SIDE CAN BE TURNED TO THE INSIDE. THIS ALLOWS APPROXIMATELY ¾” SPACE AROUND THE PERIMETER. ONCE IT’S DETERMINED HOW THE FLATS WILL BE PLACED, MATCHING FLATS ARE SANDED ON THE TOP/TABBED DONUT.

Loosely secure each stack with a nut and washer, the two stacks at each end should be removed and set aside.

To establish a permanent reference a line should be marked on the mold base. Simply mark the centers between the end slots and connect using a straight edge.

To set up the mold, place the stencil/template on the centerline. Locate the inner most arc of the waist curve as close to a post as possible.

Tighten the end and waist posts on each side, slide the remaining post up to the stencil/template and secure as you go around. Check to make sure the template stays on the centerline.

If the internal clamps system is part of your package, locate the waist caul and place it on the mold to determine the best hole position.

Flip the mold over than place a 3” carriage bolt in the chosen waist locations and one in each of the remaining 4 holes. Use a hammer and punch to seat the bolts.

Flip the mold once again. Place a spacer on each bolt – the wide clamps are for the lower bout the narrow for the upper. Secure the clamps with a wing nut and washer at each location.

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