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Topic: Carving a chin rest |
moronsreign
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Views: 30339
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 10:26 am Subject: chinrest |
An easy way to do the arch over the tailpiece is to clamp an extra block to the bottom and drill a hole with a spade bit.It comes out nice and round and then you remove the block for a half hole.I use ... |
Topic: My latest viola pics |
moronsreign
Replies: 12
Views: 12846
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:00 pm Subject: Wow very nice |
Beautiful photos of beautiful instruments! Very Very nice color and workmanship. You should visit up North some time.I'd like to meet you.Maybe I should visit down there? Kudos, Doug |
Topic: Kremer pigments |
moronsreign
Replies: 6
Views: 9195
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 1:56 pm Subject: Kremer pigments |
I guess I'm slow on a computer, but where is the site to order from Kremer? |
Topic: Catenary curve in instrument backs |
moronsreign
Replies: 15
Views: 22876
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 1:52 pm Subject: Top & back arch |
If I hold a chain suspended, it makes a catenary, by definition. If I suspend it over a flat surface and allow a portion of the center to lie on that surface, I get an approximation of the long arch o ... |
Topic: Restoration Book |
moronsreign
Replies: 19
Views: 25245
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:48 pm Subject: Restoration |
One book stands head and shoulders above the rest: The Art of Restoration by Weisshar and Shipman. That may not be the correct title, sorry, but the authors are sine qua non when it comes to restorati ... |
Topic: Michelman varnish troubles |
moronsreign
Replies: 0
Views: 5003
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 12:38 pm Subject: Michelman varnish troubles |
Michelman problem. I've made michelman rosinate for the first time, but the product doesn't dissolve in turpentine. Are there any experts out there who can help? Thanks, Doug |
Topic: varnish question |
moronsreign
Replies: 1
Views: 5543
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:28 pm Subject: varnish question |
Does anyone use myrrh in varnish? I've wondered if it could be used instead of propolis for precipitating a lake/soap to be used as part of a ground.Any other uses?Thanks, curious. |
Topic: Bee Stings Hurting |
moronsreign
Replies: 10
Views: 15148
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:58 pm Subject: stings |
One consideration regarding fiber purfle- I personally prefer wood. Fiber tends to be tricky in cutting and cleaning out the channel. You need RAZOR sharp edges to cut it cleanly and it doesn't seem t ... |
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