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Time is ticking away getting close to the deadline, and I'm going to be away again next week. Got to keep on going!
So here's the next batch of photos.

Getting more ideas and confused in my thoughts, I returned to the source. I wanted to see how the tail piece and bridge were created. This really surprised me. The tailpiece is just three dowels in the end of the instrument, to which ALL strings are tied. This is a bit simpler than I want, but I can see it works.


I also examined the bridge. I discovered that each bridge was notched for string alignment. That was one of my concerns, and glad I see an easy solution.


I also measured the bridge to make sure I have a large enough vibrating area.


Gathered some scrap pieces of Delrin, which should be perfect in density.


I took it to the bandsaw and table saw to cut to size, and also cut a small slot lengthwise. The marks on the masking tape will be cut by hand for each string slot.


Then while that was going on, I stained the sides of the body with the amber tint.


...and stained the back.


Once that was dry, I hand rubbed the first coat of Truoil to the back and sides.