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Violin Making and Instrument Making Tools

These tools are specifically designed for musical instrument makers.

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Bend-A-Light for Instrument Inspection

Model/Price
16" Bend-A-Light Pro, for illuminating the inside of musical instruments and other hard-to-see areas. Made in the USA. Requires two "AA" batteries (supplied). #80-101
C$29.00
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Krypton Bulb for Bend-a-Light Pro, rated 8 hours. #80-101.B
C$8.00
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  16" Bend-A-Light Pro MICRO, with smaller light, 16" #80-102
C$35.00
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Replacement Bulb for Bend-a-Light Pro MICRO, rated 50 hours. #80-102.B
C$10.40
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  24" Bend-A-Light LED, aluminum, improved switch #80-109
C$36.00
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Replacement LED for 24" Bend-A-Light, rated 50,000 hours. #80-109.B
C$12.50
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Various Tools

Model/Price
Chin rest key, with aluminum handle. For installing and removing chinrests.
Made in Germany.
#80-CNK
C$4.50
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Inspection mirror for violin/viola, for inspecting the inside of violins and violas #80-351
C$12.50
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Inspection mirror for cello, for inspecting the inside of a cello OUT OF STOCK - PLEASE INQUIRE #80-352
C$20.00

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Soundpost Tools Soundpost material available here

Model/Price
Sound Post Guage Violin/viola sound post gauge, for measuring the required height for a sound post #80-446
C$13.00
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Cello Sound post gauge, for measuring the required height for a sound post #80-447
C$16.00
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Violin/viola sound post setter, for inserting and positioning the soundpost, stainless steel On-line instructions for inserting a sound post. #80-440
C$5.50
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Scissor-type violin/viola sound post setter Requires bending to be suitable for use. #80-441
C$5.50
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Cello sound post setter, for inserting and positioning the soundpost, cello MADE IN USA #80-442
C$25.50
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Bass soundpost setter, for inserting and positioning the sound post, string bass MADE IN USA #80-443
C$32.50
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Cello sound post setter, for inserting and positioning the soundpost, cello MADE IN GERMANY (Inquire about availability) #80-442D
C$45.00
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Bass soundpost setter, for inserting and positioning the sound post, string bass MADE IN GERMANY (Inquire about availability) #80-443D
C$50.00
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  Herdim Mini sound post setter, for small violins, S-shaped, made in Germany #8D-440M
C$11.50
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Violin/viola sound post retriever, for removing the sound post #80-444
C$9.00
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Cello Sound post retriever, for removing the sound post #80-445
C$11.00
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Bridge Tools

Model/Price
Violin/viola bridge fitter #80-418
C$32.50
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Cello bridge fitter #80-4185
C$39.00
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Bridge String Spacing Marker

Marks bridge spacing, from 1/8 violin to 4/4 cello.
#80-420
C$58.50
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Cello Bridge foot spreader #80-417
C$11.00
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String lifter, violin/viola

Facilitates removing the bridge to perform adjustments without de-tuning the instrument.
See Herdim Tools page
String lifter, cello

Facilitates removing the bridge to perform adjustments without de-tuning the instrument.
See Herdim Tools page

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Various Tools

Model/Price
Endpin/Endbutton holder

Provides a better hold on violin and viola endpins while shaping. Also see our Herdim Tools for knurled brass model.
#80-412
C$20.00
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Heriba
Bass machine string winder
, plastic. Great time (and wrist) saving tool for re-stringing basses.
#80-4204
C$9.50
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Violin neck angle gauge #80-419
C$10.00
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  Adjustable instrument cradle, holds violin while doing repairs to violins and violas #80-900
C$84.50
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Rib Bending Tools

Model/Price
violin marking caliper Marking Caliper, 23 cm (9"). throat, marks graduations quickly and accurately #80-451
C$90.00
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Ibex Bending Iron
Bending iron, violin/viola/cello/guitar, 120 Volt

Variable heat settings, for bending the ribs (sides). Iron height about 6"-6 1/2"

Click image for larger view. Shipping weight 2 kg. Please read safety instructions included with the irons, as we can not replace damaged irons that do not follow these rules.
#80-429
C$199.00
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Bending iron, violin/viola/cello/guitar, 220 Volt

As above. 220 Volt, for Europe. Please inquire about availability.
#80-429U
C$199.00
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Bending strap, violin/viola, stainless steel, 5cm x 30cm. For holding behind the rib while bending to reduce chance of cracking. #80-4296
C$20.00
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Bending strap, cello and guitar, stainless steel, 13cm x 46cm. For holding behind the rib while bending to reduce chance of cracking. #80-4297
C$32.50
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Measuring/Graduating Tools

Model/Price
NEW Grobet USA Instant Readout Precision Digital Caliper, LCD display, 0-150mm/6", accuracy .001 mm/.0.0005 in. Hardened stainless steel construction, protective case, spare battery. #80-465
C$56.00
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Dial Graduating Caliper, die cast frame, good for violin/viola/cello. For measuring the graduations of top and back plates. Metric (1/10 mm accuracy) Click image for larger view.
Shipping weight 2 kg.
#80-455
C$199.00
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  Dial Graduating Caliper, die cast frame, as above, but with smaller frame for use with violin and viola only. For measuring the graduations of top and back plates. Shipping weight 2 kg. #80-460
C$199.00
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cello making caliper Mach Dial Graduating Caliper, for cello 80-457
C$195.00
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  Hacklinger gauge, version D, 1-12 mm. Uses a magnet to measure the thickness of plates of an instrument while together. #8D-4126
C$430.00
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