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Topic: dutch / scouring rush / horsetail |
kubasa
Replies: 4
Views: 2132
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 5:53 pm Subject: dutch / scouring rush / horsetail |
We have it around where I live in the damp areas like Michael mentioned. I use it all the time. I split the "reed" and then stick it to a small square of duct tape. It works great and lea ... |
Topic: haven't posted in a while |
kubasa
Replies: 4
Views: 4858
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2021 2:08 pm Subject: haven't posted in a while |
Glad you were able to make lemonade out of a lemon. Hope you are enjoying the full time lutherie! I like the inlay work you have done on those backs. I've never had the courage to do anything like ... |
Topic: post position effects |
kubasa
Replies: 4
Views: 5933
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 1:46 pm Subject: post position effects |
I've always tried to be as vertical as possible but the thought it interesting. I'm assuming, of course, that the angle where the post meets the top would be adjusted to match the slope of the top. ... |
Topic: Lavendar spike oil |
kubasa
Replies: 2
Views: 5789
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 1:02 pm Subject: Lavendar spike oil |
Found my answer over here: http://www.darntonviolins.com/violinmagazine/book/1varnishing.pdf
Thanks Michael. The semantics was confusing me in some other articles that I had read. |
Topic: volume of a violin |
kubasa
Replies: 5
Views: 7096
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 2:59 pm Subject: volume of a violin |
Hi Mat,
I remember reading somewhere that someone did measure the volume of an "average" violin. I don't remember where I read about this experiment so that is of no help to you but if I ... |
Topic: Lavendar spike oil |
kubasa
Replies: 2
Views: 5789
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 8:12 pm Subject: Lavendar spike oil |
I might be thinking too much into this but it seems there are two kinds of lavendar spike oils. There is the basic essential oil version and then there is the lavendar spike oil "essence" t ... |
Topic: Glycerin for purling |
kubasa
Replies: 9
Views: 10485
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 10:32 pm Subject: Glycerin for purling |
my nitro-glycerine runs a little on the expensive side per ounce, maybe that's what she meant?!?
I missed this post. Sometimes I get the replies and sometimes I don't. Yes, it makes me wo ... |
Topic: Glycerin for purling |
kubasa
Replies: 9
Views: 10485
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2018 11:14 pm Subject: Glycerin for purling |
I'm in northern Minnesota. I honestly think the clerk in the pharmacy didn't hear me correctly based on her response. Kind of weird and caught me by surprise. The other drug store send me to the co ... |
Topic: Minimally needed thumb plane to get started |
kubasa
Replies: 6
Views: 8201
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:32 am Subject: Minimally needed thumb plane to get started |
Those are some nice looking planes, Rick! When I get caught up on projects (will that ever happen?!), I'd like to make a couple. |
Topic: Glycerin for purling |
kubasa
Replies: 9
Views: 10485
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:18 am Subject: Glycerin for purling |
Usually I try to make everything myself but I never even thought about making it. I did find some but I might have to try making my own next time - thanks!
James |
Topic: Minimally needed thumb plane to get started |
kubasa
Replies: 6
Views: 8201
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 3:49 pm Subject: Minimally needed thumb plane to get started |
I just have one - a 10mm Ibex arch sole and that does it for me. I found that it was well worth it to invest in a toothed blade as well. That was a great help. It is uncomfortable but it works. |
Topic: Glycerin for purling |
kubasa
Replies: 9
Views: 10485
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 1:18 pm Subject: Glycerin for purling |
I ended up finding "pure" glycerin from the other drug store in town for a much, much more reasonable price. I'm still wondering if there would be any difference if I used vegetable glyceri ... |
Topic: Glycerin for purling |
kubasa
Replies: 9
Views: 10485
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:41 pm Subject: Glycerin for purling |
I have been making a pile of purfling to hopefully last me the next several years. I tried a few different methods but Michael Darnton's method was the very best - thank you Michael.
The questi ... |
Topic: Craig Tucker, in rememberence |
kubasa
Replies: 5
Views: 7270
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 2:29 pm Subject: Craig Tucker, in rememberence |
I saw the posts over at maestronet as well. The thing I most appreciated about Craig was that he didn't make a guy feel stupid . He willingly shared knowledge and if you didn't quite get it, he'd ki ... |
Topic: Maple plate joint glue |
kubasa
Replies: 7
Views: 9124
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2017 10:04 pm Subject: Maple plate joint glue |
Glad your back to health. Kutya is wonderful stuff. Enjoy! I'm sure my Dad will have a large bowl prepared as always. |
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