Lute Tope Replacement: Making the Braces By WP-Admin FVL | Published 8. February 2013 | Full size is 2592 × 1728 pixels Lute Tope Replacement: Making the Braces Lute Tope Replacement: Making the Braces Making the Braces Using a square is necessary when squaring up the side of the brace stock. Bookmark the permalink.