Violin Forum/Message Board

I like to do the arching complete first Than use my cradle which is a tad deeper than is required for the arching. I than put a piece of plastic saran wrap in the bottom,than mix about a cup of plast ...

Mica can be added to oil varnish to make a ground. Always make many tests.

I tried mixing mica with spirit varnish.This did not work very well with the alcohol base. It seemed to make sort of a fog ...

I am considering mica powder mixed with a thick sugar water solution and rubbing it on the bare wood as a ground.Has anyone done this? Will this cause any problems? Thanks for your responses.
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What is the best/proper way to do the channel where it crosses the end button? Seems to me keeping it the same depth as the rest of the channel will weaken the end the button area. Currently doing a B ...

Hi Bulerias, The perfectly adjusted power jointer in my sons cabinet shop makes this process a breeze,don't tell anybody. Wink

Henry

For those of you who recieved the Hershey DVD s, what are your comments?

I have a good supply of clear heart redwood of which I have thinking of useing for corner blocks. Will this work ok? Appreciate your thoughts.
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Yes, It's a full size violin. Thanks. I tried puting fishing split shot on the A string after length. This seamed to help but also deadend the notes otherwise.

Thanks Francois, for that abundant response. Smile

I have this violin that I made that has an open A that has a loud blaring, tinny sound. It is also on the A position on the D string,altho not quite as bad.Otherwise the instrument plays and handles g ...

What is "Campell cut"? I tried looking it up on Google, and found nothing, even when I tried different spellings...

Is this a product one can buy? Or a process?

Hi Chet,Thanks for you ...

I have recently done some wood finishing using Campells cut glazing.I was impressed with the darkening affect. Could this be product be used between coats on violins? Thanks for your response, Henry