Violin Forum/Message Board Provided by Violin Vision    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Search found 23 matches Violin Forum/Message Board Forum Index Author Message   Topic: go thinner or not thinner ? Gun shy- catbrain Replies: 11 Views: 1787 Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:27 am   Subject: go thinner or not thinner ? Gun shy- is that because the string tension is attempting to pivot the heel where it meet s the top ? So you allow the top wood to share the load ?   Topic: is this plade dead now ? catbrain Replies: 16 Views: 4077 Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:22 am   Subject: is this plade dead now ? i all ready know I am This place is like those dried up old west towns that the railroad bypassed and the silver mine ran out and there is no whiskey---- and then Angle Eyes show up---- and s ...   Topic: scrapers from other blades ? catbrain Replies: 8 Views: 1600 Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:13 am   Subject: scrapers from other blades ? yes thats the way I have done it before --- dampen a terrycloth scrap and burnish it pretty hard for a while . works great on the maple. when I finished my wood working table -- I couldnt believ ...   Topic: How do musicians feel about the idea of Russia now ? catbrain Replies: 2 Views: 2468 Forum: Musician's Forum   Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 10:15 pm   Subject: How do musicians feel about the idea of Russia now ? I am rooting for Putin to win and take U over. U is nothing but a corrupt playground for the deep state and their bio labs that gave us the virus-- and if left alone- would bring the world another ...   Topic: ground ideas--- catbrain Replies: 4 Views: 1136 Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 10:07 pm   Subject: ground ideas--- I did 3 coats of linseed thinned a little with turp. I should be sealed now-- whatever happened with the plaster that got scraped underneath. The formulas for the plaster ground said to re-scrape b ...   Topic: ground ideas--- catbrain Replies: 4 Views: 1136 Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:01 pm   Subject: here is what I did--- I started with a slurry of the plaster -silica mix plus a little water based dye. next day It had a thin layer of "concrete" - like a thick film. REEAAALLLLYY hard . The scrapers would ...   Topic: scrapers from other blades ? catbrain Replies: 8 Views: 1600 Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 12:12 am   Subject: yes--- I have done a linseed oil ground on the maple backs--- and I liked the result. I may have even tinted it a bit with trans-tint. I am a little cautious on the top because it is so sponge -like ...   Topic: test of plaster-silica casting powder for ground coat catbrain Replies: 0 Views: 979 Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 12:09 am   Subject: test of plaster-silica casting powder for ground coat Ok- I tried a solution of this casting material I got at hobby lobby. It said on label that it is 5 times stronger than straight plaster. i made a dilute solution and painted it on let it sit abou ...   Topic: cutting the F holes--- should the wings be concave ? catbrain Replies: 2 Views: 988 Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2023 9:10 pm   Subject: cutting the F holes--- should the wings be concave ? will try a photo   Topic: cutting the F holes--- should the wings be concave ? catbrain Replies: 2 Views: 988 Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2023 2:28 pm   Subject: cutting the F holes--- should the wings be concave ? as far as being correct in shape factor------ once the F holes are cut---- the part of the wings that are out on the flexible ends--- (the diving boards if you will) ---- should those be cut or scra ...   Topic: is this plade dead now ? catbrain Replies: 16 Views: 4077 Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2023 4:09 am   Subject: is this plade dead now ? does that mean we are the hard core that refuses to give up ?   Topic: ground ideas--- catbrain Replies: 4 Views: 1136 Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:25 am   Subject: ground ideas--- 2 thoughts on ground--- someone was talking about using a coffee and gypsum mix (wet) as a ground. (paint it on--- massage it in--- wipe excess off- let dry-- scrape lightly----then sealer) The t ...   Topic: is this plade dead now ? catbrain Replies: 16 Views: 4077 Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:14 pm   Subject: is this plade dead now ? Have not been here for about 5 years---- has everyone left ?   Topic: scrapers from other blades ? catbrain Replies: 8 Views: 1600 Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:53 am   Subject: scrapers from other blades ? I tried making scrapers tonight from single edge razor blades and razor knife blades. The razor knife blade gave me good fine shavings----- and the single edged gave more powdery fine cut . The ...   Topic: string supliers ? catbrain Replies: 4 Views: 1720 Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum   Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:18 am   Subject: string supliers ? used to but tonewood and assorted stuff from IVS---- but no I dont even see strings there. who do you suggest that has a good selection of wood and strings ?   Page 1 of 2 Goto page 1, 2  Next All times are GMT - 4 Hours Jump to: Select a forum Luthier Corner----------------Violin Making and Restoration ForumBow Making ForumDouble Bass Making Forum Musical Performance and Technique----------------Musician's Forum Musical Instrument Market----------------Violin Classifieds Various----------------Introduction, Rules and SuggestionsEverything Else  Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group