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Violin holding jig
This violin holding jig caused a deal of interest in the Robertson’s shop. It’s a dynamic version of one I saw used by Malcolm Siddall...
Roaming Brazilian wood merchants
These Brazilian guys drive the country selling Brazilian made bows and violin wood from Europe. For violin makers like me, far from any European wood...
Peg shaping
By far the best peg shapers that I’ve used are those by Alberti Designs. They make a set of 12 blocks to cover all sizes...
Violin patching using a vacuum bag
By placing the job inside a bag and sucking out the air, the top will be pulled down firmly into the mold giving a good...
Replacing a violin neck
A correctly dimensioned and properly positioned neck is crucial for the functionality of an instrument. A skilled violin maker can also use the neck to...