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The two wedges for the back plate. The wood is French Maple; this photo shows the approximate position in the tree when growing. The narrow edge was toward the center of the tree.

Here the pieces are laid out in the position in which they will be joined once the joint is perfectly formed and then glued with traditional Hide glue (water mix and heated to about 150 degrees F.)

The template represents the approximate final shape, including a 'button' where the neck will attach.

In order to prepare the center joint for gluing, I am setting up 90 degree fixture on my 6" belt sander to true up joining angle.

Use a machinest's square to accurately show alignment between the sanding belt and the fence.