construction of front and back


Dr. Nibblers Tip: Use a wooden template for cutting the outline of the brass sheet. If possible check with your local laser-cutter to get a fine master for the nibbling ...

Note: Never forget to wear protective glasses, gloves and and the right gear while working!

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use some double sided tape to fix the wooden master to the brass sheet

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we designed a special table for nibbling (see details)
the nibbler running smoothly along the outline of the master

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end product looks like laser cut

next step: making an MDF master for bending the sides


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2 of them are needed!

bending the sides


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just a sandwich MDF-brass-MDF....

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....and a hammer

Selfmade Resonator Guitar

Selfmade Resonator Guitar