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Andy Zimmerman

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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 8:02 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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I have a top in which the soundhole is not perfectly round. I would like to
sand it round. I was looking for a cone inwhich you could add sandpaper to
the outside. Anyone know where I could get such a cone??? Or do you have
better suggestions for fixing my soundhole

Thanks

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Wayne Clark

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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 8:03 am

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How about a funnel?

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LuthierSupplier

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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 8:38 am

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That is what I use...a small funnel found in the automotive dept at walmart. I do the top and inside, then a very light sand in the middle by hand. Be careful, as this is not foolproof, and you can put too much pressure on one side. Good luck!
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Brock Poling

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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 8:49 am

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I used to sand them by hand, which worked fine, but then I saw this "jig" on Charlie Hoffman's site where he uses a round over bit to profile the sound hole. I built one of these and I really like the results.

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Pwoolson

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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:32 am

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You might find a styrofoam cone at an arts and crafts store. I think people use them to make dolls.

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TonyKarol

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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 12:22 pm

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piece of 3.5 inch drain pipe, wrap sandpaper around it - gets it pretty darn close.

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