Violin Forum/Message Board

All, Thanks for the feedback and comments. I appreciate hearing from you.

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 ...

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 ...

I apologize for the problem loading the pic. You can find it at famuswood.blogspot.com

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Kjb, Try it now

Hmmm... Wondering if anyone was able to get it. It worked fine when I checked it.

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

Thanks, Michael. Much appreciated.

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 ...

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 ...

Thanks, Joshua. I think I will purchase that DVD.

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 ...

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 ...