7 String Lyre Making: Bracing the Soundboard

This video follows the pdf guide in my 7 String Lyre making Download, Download includes PDF plans information to build plus extras. see link https://payhip.com/b/Lv2Tp Etsy Shop for Instruments strings and other accessories: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Thelyreshop The single brace works great on Cedar and spruce topped lyres when no large soundholes are involved. ( I use guitar or lute style braces with large soundholes) More videos will follow, feel free to leave comments or questions on the video or email me for more information. Latest work at Instagram:   / stringdidj   Website: https://www.michaeljking.com Blog https://michaeljking.blogspot.com/ Twitter   / michaeljking   Three plans included with this latest download, https://payhip.com/b/Lv2Tp 7 String Hybrid Viking/Kravik model in A C DE F G A tuning 6 String Viking in A, B or C tuning depending on strings 7 String travel lyre, sized to fit in carry-on luggage on Ryan Air! (note I have widened the latest design to have more soundbox size) I am still taking orders for 7 string models for 2025 though my order book is full at present for any custom models, working my way through orders one at a time, message me for details on availability or if you have any questions Always follow safe practices while working with tools. What is safe for one woodworker under certain conditions may not be safe for others in different circumstances. Readers should undertake the use of materials and methods as shown in these pages after evaluation, and at their own risk. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:56 The brace 02:49 Plane the brace to thickness 05:04 Marking the position 05:41 Glue up 07:55 Applying clamps