b'LiningsAbove: The Glopiter Glopiter machine that automatically cuts almost through the triangular section of linings to make them flexible. This is possibly the seventh or eighth version I have made and is by far the most successful. When I first made this machine, I was able to supply other makers and wholesalers with ready-made kerfed linings, but I realised I was using valuable time and materials that I did not have to spare. All makers have to have their own way of making linings and not many can be as accurate and neat as this. If the maker cannot make all the component parts for themselves, then they are not making the guitar themselves.There will be more examples of that later.Right: The linings are eased into shape and glued in with large quantities of mini clamps. We used to use clothes pegs.For sharp external curves, we need to make the cuts a little deeper with a fine saw, and for sharp internal curves, we need to add extra, wider cuts. It looks simple, but it really isnt, and is a good test of dexterity and patience when we interview for a new apprentice. Not many pass, and Paul need not worry. 162'