Ive finished making curves into the bottom of the keys and we have had our crits with Mike because Rod wasnt feeling to well. Overall received good criticism 🙂 pleased to say. Some of the recommendations I received called for me to:

a) create an internal structure so that the base is not so brittle.

b) put a finish on the keys so that they look more authentic.

c) raise the piece off the ground with legs or something of that nature. I probably wont do this however because the traditional xylophone is supposed to be played on the ground.

d) fasten down the pieces in some way on the one side so that they dont move. I also probably wont do this, because the keys are supposed to be able to move freely to an extent, however i will create holes so that nails can keep them in place and they wont be as loosey goosey.