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Mat Roop Senior Member
Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 911 Location: Wyoming Ontario
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 10:05 pm Post subject: bridge trimming |
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When carving a new bridge, the heart wing is very delicate and can easily break... quite annoying when that happens
Question... what technique do you use to ensure the delicate heart wing does not break? Do you do it first or last?
Cheers, ....Mat. |
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kjb Super Member
Joined: 06 Feb 2013 Posts: 385
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 9:08 am Post subject: |
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I was taught by ( hans nebel ) to make up a bunch of bridges ahead of time, put a drop of super glue on the wings and heart, and let hang up in your shop. this stiffens the weak parts . and use a sharp small knife . |
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kjb Super Member
Joined: 06 Feb 2013 Posts: 385
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:25 am Post subject: |
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also, a chisel works well . |
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L P Reedy Super Member
Joined: 02 Apr 2009 Posts: 276 Location: Brevard, NC
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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Some people cut that thing off anyway. The usual (I think) recommendation is to trim the delicate parts first so that there is less chance of breaking them off when you plane the faces. I use a 3mm sharp chisel to skim the points off, and always take thin cuts. I've broken two or three and glued them back. |
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ollieken Super Member
Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 281 Location: New Brunswick Canada
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ctviolin Super Member
Joined: 07 May 2009 Posts: 961 Location: Roswell
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2016 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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Bridge trimming (in this avenue) is mostly an aesthetic consideration. The bridge, in this aspect of construction, is mainly an aesthetic thing. The aspects of trimming and the aesthetic " looks" of the bridge - are mainly considered in a contextual aspect.
Sound versus - anything else ...
The workability of such a thing, (a bridge design, and construction ) is merely incidental to its appearance. If it works well - then fine. I not, then well - it is considered inappropriate,
Good luck with this aspect, as it will render its own verdict. _________________ Look,
Listen,
Learn. |
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DonLeister Moderator
Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Posts: 383 Location: Richmond, VA
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Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2016 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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I use a curved knife and slice at the heart, some brands break more easily than others in my experience. |
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Franciscus Member
Joined: 11 Jan 2014 Posts: 43 Location: Tuzla, Bosnia
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Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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DonLeister wrote: | I use a curved knife and slice at the heart, some brands break more easily than others in my experience. |
Second that. According to my experience, the Tellers can withstand much worse torture than Auberts, for example, if we are talking about - say - middle level bridges. |
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Mat Roop Senior Member
Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 911 Location: Wyoming Ontario
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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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Here is what I finally figured out to do.... the jig has wood pins so that I am always cutting against something firm.... works well.
Cheers, Mat
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Jack Rushing Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 170
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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 1:29 pm Post subject: bridge trimming |
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Mat, This is a good jig idea you have come up with. Thanks, I will make one to use on my next bridge trim. |
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ollieken Super Member
Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 281 Location: New Brunswick Canada
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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 5:52 pm Post subject: Bridge Trimming |
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Mat Good Idea with Dowel`s for the bridge jig .
Craig Nice to see your reply I thought Maybe the man behind the door was on your case again as we have not heard from you for a while hope all is ok with you. Ken |
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