Bracing the back and top are the first steps in building the StewMac baritone ukulele kit. Back braces are easy to lay out and glue up while the top bracing requires a little more planning.
Back Braces
The back braces (rear) are curved to slightly bend the back of the uke to add strength.
Clamping the Back Braces
Back Bracing
All three back braces can be glued and clamped at the same time. The yellow masking tape allows me to quickly remove glue squeeze out.
Top Bracing
I carefully glue the braces to the top following the bracing plan.
