Dear Seth, > What is the standard method of making the sides of a hurdy gurdy one's > building angled down so when the curved top is fastened down it will be flush > with the sides at an angle.. I know if I just leave the top flat I can avoid > this but it seems nicer with the curved top... Cheers, Seth
A large concave sanding jig is the best solution, but it's a big investment for making just one instrument. Another method is to sand with a long stick, and to check your body frequently with a curved template. The trick is to be extra careful at the outermost edges, where it's oh so easy to roll the edge over. Alden
