Having cut top to fit in can - realised that whilst top is ok - need to go back to drawing board. The neck and attachments are great and seem strong - the sides / bsck of can are "flimsy" and have no strength. So used plywood to make a supporting frame for ends of can and sides - but with back of can free.
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It is a bit makeshift but fits in snuggly and has a base-plate
that I can refix the metal base of the can to and fit with "feet" and a strap screw. I also cut some sound holes in side of it - just guessing they may be useful tho.
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