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  Topic: Rib bending
PeterG

Replies: 16
Views: 23326

PostForum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 10:27 am   Subject: Rib bending
I tried bending ribs like that and it does work but I found it a bit cumbersome. Time consuming to make the molds and not very versatile. I invested $20 in a propane torch and use it with a piece of s ...
  Topic: anyone tried "african rooibos" red tea as stain ?
PeterG

Replies: 11
Views: 12767

PostForum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 6:10 am   Subject: anyone tried "african rooibos" red tea as stain ?
I had a cup of that not too long ago. I don't know what kind of stain it would make but must say I didn't care for the taste all that much. I use King Cole orange pekoe and I have used Red Rose also f ...
  Topic: Tapping a pine tree ?
PeterG

Replies: 9
Views: 10136

PostForum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:38 am   Subject: Tapping a pine tree ?
I use Balsam fir, collected from the little blisters in the bark. Makes a nice varnish without a lot of fuss. I think balsam fir might be a bit scarce down your way, though.
 
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