First there are decorative moldings made of cherry that are fitted around the edge of the soundboard. As with the outer moldings the one that follows the curve of the bentside is the most difficult one to fit. The molding is fairly thin and flexible but it is still difficult to get it to fit tightly around the curve. I used a combination of nails to hold the molding in position, blocks of wood and clamps to apply pressure to it, and some small pieces of wood wedged between the molding and the bridge to hold it firmly against the case.
Once the soundboard moldings are complete the holders for the jack rail are fitted:
These have to be positioned very carefully so that the jack rail will slide smoothly into place directly over the the gap where the registers and jacks will eventually be installed.
Finally the inner molding at the top of the case and the cap molding are fitted, and the case is (almost) done.
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