here are the last pictures of this thread until i begin the final hollowing process:
the work is now remounted on the lathe between centers via a jam chuck-not just any jam chuck - this one is made from FBE
i have removed the track for steady rest and started to fair the curve of the neck and shoulder - final thickness and shape will have to be done after pc is dry and done its warping thing
recess made in bottom where the screws went to the faceplate, i did not want to waste that height so i backcut up from bottom . center is about 2 2/12 diameter and will line me up for final shape and sanding later
Jam chuck: it is 12 inches long and goes from 8 diameter down to 6 inches and is made of low grade FBE. i might use it later if i get desperate, but it is probably gonna stay a jam chuck
this is the pc upside down with a bottle of super glue on it . that is a 1 lb bottle of glue and it is the third one used on this piece. it still has half left in this bottle
a parting shot for a while, hope you enjoyed watching as much as i did doing it thanks yall!