looks great. can't wait to give it a spin.
don't forget the tummy contour for my pasta belly !!!! smaller than it used to be but bigger than it should be... ![Sarcastic :rolleyes:](https://bassoutpost.com/Smileys/default/sarcastic.gif)
Will do, paisan!
Control cavity tweaking...attached template to the body template with inset piece for actual cavity. I drilled the control holes 1/2" deep from the front before routing the cavity, it eliminates any visible tear out in the finished cavity. I also hogged out the cavity with a 1" forstner bit and the shopsmith to within 3/8" from the front. With a more powerful pin router this wouldn't be necessary.
![](http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/Project%20JAEbird/DSC02752.jpg)
Control cavity, top thickness is now 1/4" in cavity area.
![](http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/Project%20JAEbird/DSC02754-1.jpg)
Removed the insert and made the cover route. I have a lot of .01inch aluminum flashing so I'm going old school for shielding. It also works great as a ground. Cuts with scissors. That shielding paint is expensive!
![](http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/Project%20JAEbird/DSC02763.jpg)
Cover template needs a little work
![](http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/Project%20JAEbird/DSC02764.jpg)
Off to find some paisley wallpaper.