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You could try and build the area back up with several layers of thin veneer. I always carve the insides of the top and back first. After the wedges have been book matched, I sand the outside flat, down close to the final height. The flat area makes it easier to hold the top while carving the inside....

Thanks very much Allen, friendly and fun are what I am all about. I did spend some time yesterday poking about the forum and have to say I am very impressed with the quality and amount of good information available here.

Brad

Thanks for the welcome Graham. I remember that there was some mention in the thread as to whether bracing the top was necessary or not. My first thoughts were to forego bracing entirely due to the low string tension. After considering that you want the top to vibrate up and down like an air pump, I ...

Hello All, As my name has been mentioned in this thread, I thought I would join in the fun. Many of you I know from other ukulele forums, Allen is certainly familiar, and I had the pleasure of meeting Graham at the 2008 GAL convention in Tacoma. I bought "The Mandolin Project" there which I highly r...