Though I am trying to make from scratch as much of the guitar as I reasonably can, there are some aspects that I realized are too time-consuming or require tools I don't have access to in order to do a decent job. This kerfing was purchased, as I simply don't have an adequate tool to create all these little cuts with such precision. They are Honduras Mahogany.
So, to those who may be following this but are not familiar with guitar building (though kerfing is used in more than just instruments), it is a strip of wood that has little cuts that allow it to be curved to match a given contour. I have seen it used to create curved portions of furniture and occasionally in architecture. It's also a technique I have used to create sculptural works using materials like foamcore. In the case of guitar building, it is used to strengthen and increase bonding area around the edges of the body. It gets glued inside, flush with the top and bottom of the sides, allowing for a secure bond with the back and top.
Because of all the cuts it bends very easily, but I have to remember its delicate. Quit fiddling with it, I tells meself.
When the mail delivery lady knocked on my door, I was pleased to see the poster tube. This kept the kerfing safe for the journey. If you ever have such things mailed to you, or have to mail something like it, I recommend making sure it's in a tube.
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