Trueing the sides to fit the top with a straight edge and router bit will make tight fitting scarf joint.
Bending the sides on an electric bending iron, thermostaically controlled to 150 degrees.
Fitting the sides to the inside mold.
The inside mold is used to form and laminate the Spanish cedar to the rosewood sides.
The sides are bent and lined with cedar for rigidity and strength.

Arnie and Janet looking at the sides.

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