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  Topic: The Bow Maker: a musical theatre production
Nick Walker

Replies: 2
Views: 14195

PostForum: Bow Making Forum   Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:11 pm   Subject: The Bow Maker: a musical theatre production
Japanese plane?
  Topic: New book on French Bow Makers
Nick Walker

Replies: 5
Views: 13503

PostForum: Bow Making Forum   Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 10:35 pm   Subject: New book on French Bow Makers
Brown's book is very informative. There is an appendix with numerous measurements. When I'm back in town I'll send you some info.

Of course, it is bass bow specific.

Nick
  Topic: New book on French Bow Makers
Nick Walker

Replies: 5
Views: 13503

PostForum: Bow Making Forum   Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 1:20 am   Subject: New book on French Bow Makers
That's definitely on my to buy list.

Can you tell me, are there measurements in the appendix like in Chris Brown's bass now book?

Thanks. Hope you're well.
  Topic: "Invisible" Bow Head Repair
Nick Walker

Replies: 4
Views: 6702

PostForum: Bow Making Forum   Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 11:22 pm   Subject: "Invisible" Bow Head Repair
The spline repair definitely is one of the most respected and it is a fairly easy repair of you have a lathe and cutoff saw. I've done it with a fine kerf backsaw as well.

I believe most reputable ...
  Topic: Possible bow wood? Odum/Iroko
Nick Walker

Replies: 6
Views: 7378

PostForum: Bow Making Forum   Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 11:03 pm   Subject: Possible bow wood? Odum/Iroko
Bloodwood, Ipe and Masaranduba are relatively easy to find and have properties close enough to pernambuco to use for bows, especially early in your learning process. You can also find Wamara from tim ...
  Topic: Combing Bow hair
Nick Walker

Replies: 5
Views: 7318

PostForum: Bow Making Forum   Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:10 am   Subject: Combing Bow hair
If you're rehairing frog to tip try this...

Cut your plugs, tie your knot for the frog end.
Insert your hair into the frog and plug (don't forget the ferrule).

Mount your frog to the stick and ...
  Topic: Technique to leave the rod with eight faces
Nick Walker

Replies: 12
Views: 13214

PostForum: Bow Making Forum   Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 9:39 pm   Subject: Technique to leave the rod with eight faces
On the machine issue. I've used a Milwaukee power drill, a big drill press and a foret to make my holes. They can all work, but it's always a bit nerve racking when you've put in so much work and on ...
  Topic: Technique to leave the rod with eight faces
Nick Walker

Replies: 12
Views: 13214

PostForum: Bow Making Forum   Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 9:33 pm   Subject: Technique to leave the rod with eight faces
My experience indicates that leaving the stick more square (only the corners knocked off) makes cambering and straightening go smoother. If the stick twists or warps you can deal with it and still ha ...
  Topic: The best moment to bend the stick
Nick Walker

Replies: 5
Views: 8088

PostForum: Bow Making Forum   Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 3:05 pm   Subject: The best moment to bend the stick
I'm bending a bass bow today. I start bending when my graduations are 1-2mm over size. You should be constantly feelng the stick and staying somewhat on the stiff side. Once the camber is complete ...
  Topic: Transparent/translucent bow
Nick Walker

Replies: 13
Views: 18301

PostForum: Bow Making Forum   Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 12:59 am   Subject: Transparent/translucent bow
Can polycarboanate be planed? You may be able to find a rectangular column to make one of so.
  Topic: Button facets
Nick Walker

Replies: 6
Views: 9435

PostForum: Bow Making Forum   Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:30 pm   Subject: Button facets
Thinning, not thinking.
  Topic: Button facets
Nick Walker

Replies: 6
Views: 9435

PostForum: Bow Making Forum   Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 4:11 pm   Subject: Button facets
Oh OK. My misunderstanding. I think I may need to go with heavier gauge metal. I am thinking too much to get square.
  Topic: Button facets
Nick Walker

Replies: 6
Views: 9435

PostForum: Bow Making Forum   Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 12:09 am   Subject: Button facets
Bob,

Thanks, but I think I was unclear. The wooden core and rings aren't a problem. It's filling the facets on the button once the core and rings are assembled. I'm not sure if it's the file lev ...
  Topic: Button facets
Nick Walker

Replies: 6
Views: 9435

PostForum: Bow Making Forum   Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2015 11:16 pm   Subject: Button facets
What is your approach to making facets on buttons? I've tried the traditional vise and file method but don't seem to be able to maintain great alignment. Just ruined a button and I need to develop a ...
  Topic: Murphy's Law- you and your bow will suffer drastically
Nick Walker

Replies: 6
Views: 9164

PostForum: Bow Making Forum   Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 6:56 pm   Subject: Murphy's Law- you and your bow will suffer drastically
I agree with Matt that the eyelet should not be centered, but the hair solid should be very loose with just a few turns left before the screw starts backing out. Did you travel far too get your bow r ...
 
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