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Topic: Simple Purfling Jig Arrangement |
famuswood
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Views: 13531
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:39 am Subject: Simple Purfling Jig Arrangement |
All, Thanks for the feedback and comments. I appreciate hearing from you. |
Topic: Simple Purfling Jig Arrangement |
famuswood
Replies: 15
Views: 13531
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:41 pm Subject: Simple Purfling Jig Arrangement |
Ct, I noticed that a lot of people who attempted to view this topic are running on windows based computers. All my stuff was created on a Mac. The graphic I posted works fine on my Mac but evidentl ... |
Topic: Simple Purfling Jig Arrangement |
famuswood
Replies: 15
Views: 13531
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 3:23 pm Subject: Simple Purfling Jig Arrangement |
To me, it is about reducing variables. I have to think about making sure the plate is moving snugly against the jig and also make sure the plate is firmly against the working surface (table), that is ... |
Topic: Simple Purfling Jig Arrangement |
famuswood
Replies: 15
Views: 13531
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 2:13 pm Subject: Simple Purfling Jig Arrangement |
I apologize for the problem loading the pic. You can find it at famuswood.blogspot.com |
Topic: Simple Purfling Jig Arrangement |
famuswood
Replies: 15
Views: 13531
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 1:41 pm Subject: Simple Purfling Jig Arrangement |
could not get your link to work.
Kjb, Try it now |
Topic: Simple Purfling Jig Arrangement |
famuswood
Replies: 15
Views: 13531
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 1:09 pm Subject: Simple Purfling Jig Arrangement |
Hmmm... Wondering if anyone was able to get it. It worked fine when I checked it. |
Topic: Simple Purfling Jig Arrangement |
famuswood
Replies: 15
Views: 13531
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:21 am Subject: Simple Purfling Jig Arrangement |
I needed to have a more secure arrangement for cutting the purfling channel on my violin back and came up with this simple, perhaps not unique, design. I thought I would share it with anyone who migh ... |
Topic: Matching Cello Neck Varnish Color |
famuswood
Replies: 3
Views: 5054
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:44 pm Subject: Matching Cello Neck Varnish Color |
Here is the final color match. I know it isn't perfect by any stretch but I think it's fairly close. I think I have a good solid glue joint with a good fit on the button graft. Wittners went in eas ... |
Topic: Best way to secure a cello neck to the ribs |
famuswood
Replies: 14
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:35 pm Subject: Best way to secure a cello neck to the ribs |
I am not a highly skilled luthier but do love the challenge of making and repairing instruments of the violin family. Below is a picture of the aforementioned cello I sought to repair for my brother. ... |
Topic: Matching Cello Neck Varnish Color |
famuswood
Replies: 3
Views: 5054
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:53 am Subject: Matching Cello Neck Varnish Color |
Thanks, Michael. Much appreciated. |
Topic: Matching Cello Neck Varnish Color |
famuswood
Replies: 3
Views: 5054
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 12:13 pm Subject: Matching Cello Neck Varnish Color |
After installing a new neck, I am working to match the color of a cello scroll and neck heel to the body. So far I have applied a ground and a yellow base varnish to the scroll and heel. I intend to m ... |
Topic: Shellac Ground |
famuswood
Replies: 7
Views: 8668
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:30 am Subject: Shellac Ground |
You might do well to read what Michael Darnton has written on the subject. Toward the bottom of his online material on violin varnishing he discusses shellac and the ratio of alcohol to shellac he re ... |
Topic: Learning to Rehair a Bow |
famuswood
Replies: 12
Views: 16500
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Forum: Bow Making Forum Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:11 am Subject: Learning to Rehair a Bow |
Thanks, Joshua. I think I will purchase that DVD. |
Topic: Learning to Rehair a Bow |
famuswood
Replies: 12
Views: 16500
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Forum: Bow Making Forum Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 9:24 am Subject: Learning to Rehair a Bow |
Thanks, Mat. I appreciate the tip. I have purchased the hair and bow jig but still need the hair tie wire, etc. I will explore the book you suggest. I really appreciate that you took the time to r ... |
Topic: Learning to Rehair a Bow |
famuswood
Replies: 12
Views: 16500
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Forum: Bow Making Forum Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:02 pm Subject: Learning to Rehair a Bow |
Does anyone know a source for learning to re-hair violin bows? My motivation is personal. I have made one violin and have begun working on #2. Also, I enjoy looking for old fiddles to repair and some ... |
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