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  Topic: scrapers from other blades ?
Rick M

Replies: 8
Views: 898

PostForum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2023 12:41 pm   Subject: scrapers from other blades ?
On scrapers…I’ve had some luck making scrapers from an old hand saw. The material runs 2-3 times the thickness of commercial scrapers and I like the extra strength. I put a bevel on the e ...
  Topic: scrapers from other blades ?
Rick M

Replies: 8
Views: 898

PostForum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 2:34 pm   Subject: scrapers from other blades ?
At the risk of misquoting or mis-attributing, I used a method suggested in one of Michael Darntons articles.

Thin (~1lb. cut) shellac is used as a ground coat. Applied until it no longer soaks in ...
  Topic: haven't posted in a while
Rick M

Replies: 4
Views: 4414

PostForum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 12:03 am   Subject: haven't posted in a while
Glad to hear you hung up one job for one that pays less but satisfies more Smile

Your work is beautiful as always and your story telling as engaging as ever.
  Topic: New Bass Project
Rick M

Replies: 32
Views: 87071

PostForum: Double Bass Making Forum   Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 11:12 pm   Subject: New Bass Project
Really impressed as always Chet, I love the back especially

Has it found a voice yet?
  Topic: New Five-String Fiddle on the Way
Rick M

Replies: 15
Views: 16060

PostForum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 12:30 pm   Subject: New Five-String Fiddle on the Way
Very nice as always. The tree may have done the work as you say, but you provided enhancements. I do like your purfling work, especially on the back, well done.
  Topic: New Five-String Fiddle on the Way
Rick M

Replies: 15
Views: 16060

PostForum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 9:04 pm   Subject: New Five-String Fiddle on the Way
I prepped a number of bow blanks not that long ago and quickly discovered the splinters that go along with Ipe!

Following your updates, looking really good. That one piece back should be lovely wit ...
  Topic: New Five-String Fiddle on the Way
Rick M

Replies: 15
Views: 16060

PostForum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2020 1:31 am   Subject: New Five-String Fiddle on the Way
I DO like your purfling and scrolls Mr. Bishop! Off to a nice start.

What gave you trouble with the Ipe? I’ve messed with it a bit and have to agree it does have its challenges.
  Topic: Feature film about bowmakers
Rick M

Replies: 7
Views: 14578

PostForum: Bow Making Forum   Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2019 1:28 am   Subject: Feature film about bowmakers
Very cool! I hope there is wider release soon, looks very interesting

Thanks for posting!
  Topic: Forum migration
Rick M

Replies: 2
Views: 4917

PostForum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:14 pm   Subject: Forum migration
+1 to that! Appreciate the time and effort Lemuel!
  Topic: Trying to make a bass
Rick M

Replies: 14
Views: 27095

PostForum: Double Bass Making Forum   Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:41 pm   Subject: Trying to make a bass
What did you end up using? Ash?

Those really are enormous plates. The difference between fiddle and an archtop guitar plate was pretty huge, these are a whole other level!
  Topic: Trying to make a bass
Rick M

Replies: 14
Views: 27095

PostForum: Double Bass Making Forum   Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:45 pm   Subject: Trying to make a bass
Looks like progress!
Like Mat, looking forward to seeing you start on the plates.
  Topic: Trying to make a bass
Rick M

Replies: 14
Views: 27095

PostForum: Double Bass Making Forum   Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 11:56 pm   Subject: Trying to make a bass
This has become a quieter place, but watching with interest, thanks for posting
  Topic: My First Fiddle build
Rick M

Replies: 18
Views: 19502

PostForum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 10:23 pm   Subject: My First Fiddle build
There’s an insert in the arm just epoxied in. The wing nut locks it in place. I just used a 1/4-20 bolt and ground a pin. A thin piece of leather (or cork) on the wooden dowel.

There is anot ...
  Topic: My First Fiddle build
Rick M

Replies: 18
Views: 19502

PostForum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:58 pm   Subject: My First Fiddle build
The other good resource is http://www.makingtheviolin.com lots of good information and guidance. Printable templates too.

If you’re trying economize on tools, I made a simple depth guide. It ...
  Topic: Tapering rib assembly from top to bottom
Rick M

Replies: 5
Views: 7278

PostForum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 10:00 pm   Subject: Tapering rib assembly from top to bottom
This page talks about one way of handling it

http://www.makingtheviolin.com/Mould

I’ve got a large (flat) board for sanding. Once the blocks were set in the mould I sanded them until just ...
 
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