Soundboard installation, next topic : trimming at the belly rail

[Farrell]

Router with guide sounds like a great idea to me - I never thought of that. 
I usually use a hand plane for the bulk of it and a chisel at the ends.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message -----
> I have done the fitting of the board all around the perimeter, using a 
> very
> sharp ciesel.  What is left is a few millimeters that protrude at the 
> belly
> rail.
> Is there a preferred method for trimming this ?
> Chiesel again ?
> Belt sander ?
> Router with guide ?
> Gluing the board first, and then sand flush with sanding block ?
> I of course try to be as accurate as possible, while avoiding splits in 
> the
> spruce.
> As always, insights and advice greatly appreciated.
>
> Best regards.
>
> Stéphane Collin.