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Topic: Preparation of Hide Glue |
mikemolnar
Replies: 43
Views: 166083
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 5:58 pm Subject: Preparation of Hide Glue |
The glue pot holds about 4 ounces. I usually start with about 2 ounces of cold water, and put one common teaspoon of dry glue into this. The glue should be fully dissolved while the water is cold.
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Topic: Photo Background |
mikemolnar
Replies: 6
Views: 7232
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 9:20 am Subject: Photo Background |
Reproducing the colors of a violin is important and not easy. I do not like the bright iridescent glow of some photos such as the one with the black background. I want to know what the color IS or nea ... |
Topic: tea staining |
mikemolnar
Replies: 16
Views: 15069
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 9:34 pm Subject: tea staining |
I will experiment for sure, Chet, and not on a new violin. LOL.
I am just experimenting to test an idea about optical effects. Otherwise, I use Robson's materials.
Thanks! |
Topic: tea staining |
mikemolnar
Replies: 16
Views: 15069
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 4:07 pm Subject: tea staining |
Thanks Chet and Craig. I like raised grain and I feel that white wood needs to be toned down to bring out the figure in maple and annual rings in spruce.
A UV tan is too slow and tends not to be stro ... |
Topic: A "Burning" Question... |
mikemolnar
Replies: 10
Views: 7760
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:00 am Subject: A "Burning" Question... |
"Burning" to me is when a stain clogs up the pores and capillaries to give an unsightly dark pattern. I asked about staining in another thread. Any suggestions on avoiding this? |
Topic: tea staining |
mikemolnar
Replies: 16
Views: 15069
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 9:56 am Subject: tea staining |
How do you avoid wicking too much stain by the spruce end grain? Also, how do you avoid getting a "burned" look in maple curl that wicks too much stain?
Mike |
Topic: rib and linings |
mikemolnar
Replies: 45
Views: 30553
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 1:21 pm Subject: rib and linings |
Chet is right about glue's power to flake glass. (In fact, I think that's what this process is called.) I use small Pyrex dishes placed in the bottom of my glue pot. If I forget to remove them before ... |
Topic: rib and linings |
mikemolnar
Replies: 45
Views: 30553
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 1:20 pm Subject: rib and linings |
Isn't that the truth, Chet? As the twig is bent, .... |
Topic: rib and linings |
mikemolnar
Replies: 45
Views: 30553
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 8:51 am Subject: External Form |
I made an external form years ago, nicknamed the Iron Maiden. (grins) However, it is unnecessary and cumbersome. As I said above, I use the standard internal form method.
One bit of advice is to ma ... |
Topic: rib and linings |
mikemolnar
Replies: 45
Views: 30553
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 8:43 am Subject: rib and linings |
For removing the garland from the form, I use Darnton's technique and the procedure outlined by Bishop.
If you still have doubts whether their method will work for you, try this: Put in all the lin ... |
Topic: rib and linings |
mikemolnar
Replies: 45
Views: 30553
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 9:59 am Subject: Lining Heights |
Now that we agree that linings are necessary (grins), I have a question about details. I was told that the linings must cover "exactly" 50% of the rib. A 32 mm rib should have 8 mm linings a ... |
Topic: ream pegs before varnish |
mikemolnar
Replies: 15
Views: 19787
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 8:17 am Subject: ream pegs before varnish |
I follow Darnton's system. Works nicely. |
Topic: Making Plate Adjustments |
mikemolnar
Replies: 32
Views: 22714
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 10:43 am Subject: Making Plate Adjustments |
Darnton makes a good point that voicing is not needed if you did everything right. I lean this way too. However, I do not think voicing is a purely modern notion. My jury is out about how Strad et al. ... |
Topic: Making Plate Adjustments |
mikemolnar
Replies: 32
Views: 22714
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 11:32 am Subject: Making Plate Adjustments |
Nothing works like success, Michael!
I do not use Campbell's ideas. He's a nice guy, but wrong IMHO. I became interested in Sam Z's work which has nothing to do with free plate tuning. He suggests ... |
Topic: One piece rib... |
mikemolnar
Replies: 19
Views: 17137
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 10:08 am Subject: One piece rib... |
Hi Ernie,
I make all my violin garlands with one-piece upper and lower bouts because it is easier IMO than two pieces, ensures a clean continuous look, and makes alignment of rib sections perfect. ... |
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