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How to make a violin. And Violin notes by Ole Bull, 1900
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1These blocks must be of pine, of perfectly even grain and a trifle over 1 1/4 inches high to allow for trimming. The blocks should fit perfectly in their inlets, and their grain and that of the corner blocks also must run across the instrument. This gives solidity to the body.
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5The blocks being prepared, put a mere spot of glue on the edge of the mould in each of the six inlets, and fix the pieces of pine so that they all stand exactly at the same height. They should project beyond the surface of the mould underneath, but only 1/16 of an inch.
7When the glue is dry, trim off with the knife and file the projecting 1/16 of an inch,
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