While stringing it up I heard the nerve shattering "CRACK!". I'll have to make a new top with more support around the holes.

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Comment by Habanera Hal on July 12, 2011 at 2:05pm

Cut and finished a new lid.  This one is 1/4 Luan plywood, so shouldn't have the strength issue.  The finish doesn't quite have the same color as the rest of the box, but it's close (Minwax Sedona Red stain).  I threw some old strings on it and it has a nice crisp tone, much louder than I anticipated, then took it back apart to shoot some lacquer on it.

I'll string it up for good tomorrow.

Comment by swampapple slim on July 12, 2011 at 7:38am
thanks i see i better not put too many holes on same grain line Slim
Comment by Dan Sleep on July 12, 2011 at 7:07am
I hate when that happens.
Comment by Seaman Jay on July 12, 2011 at 4:43am
ouch...

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