I'm fairly new to all this, but am just into a soprano build using some fantastic (Brazilian?) mahogany salvaged from an old wardrobe. I thinned the sides down to 1.7mm, which, after a bit of trial and error, seemed the optimum thickness for bending. Trouble is, I put some scorch marks on the waist. I've started sanding them out, but I'm already down to 1.4mm with the marks still visible. I reckon by the time I get rid of them, the sides will be about 1.2mm thick (or a tad under 0.050") at the waist. Should I just go for it and maybe glue a veneer patch inside for reinforcement?
Any help and advice most welcome.
Any help and advice most welcome.