Kenneth Michael Guitars est.1978
| KMG "Success Kit" Super Simple Universal Radius Dish |
A package of standard 3X5 cards will be used to form the custom cauls. Start by clamp
one of the braces to the work board at the center of the brace.
one of the braces to the work board at the center of the brace.
The contour of the brace will be revealed at both ends of the brace.
The caul is formed with a stack of the 3X5 cards “fanned” out to a wedge shape.
Insert the cards at both ends so the full
length of the longest is supported.
Apply masking tape to hold the card
together.
length of the longest is supported.
Apply masking tape to hold the card
together.
Carefully remove each stack from
under the brace and apply tape to
both sides to firmly retain the shape.
under the brace and apply tape to
both sides to firmly retain the shape.
In the “Success Kit” assembly process only two cauls are required for gluing the back
braces. However, to accommodate the “X” braces on the top, four cauls are needed
braces. However, to accommodate the “X” braces on the top, four cauls are needed
The top and the back braces provided in the KMG kit are pre-contoured with a gentle
radius on the glued edges. To insure that the glued surfaces are compressed
uniformly it is necessary to fabricate simple clamping cauls for the top and back. These
“Super Simple” faux dishes are very accurate and professional results can be expected
with their use.
radius on the glued edges. To insure that the glued surfaces are compressed
uniformly it is necessary to fabricate simple clamping cauls for the top and back. These
“Super Simple” faux dishes are very accurate and professional results can be expected
with their use.