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How to make a violin. And Violin notes by Ole Bull, 1900
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1the rounding off comes later). Then trace the second line in like manner. The purfling tool is then adjusted to the required distance. The following description of an excellent purfling tool, directions for use are from Mr. Davidson's book on "The Violin."
3"By this instrument, it will be perceived we can vary the distances from the edges, to imitate any model chosen. The two cutters are thin pieces of steel, sharpened at an angle, with a shoulder left of the necessary thickness, so that the groove cut may fit the indenting strips. The two cutters are kept in position by the screw a. Fig. 34a
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9represents one of the cutters, seen edge-ways; Fig. 34b shows the form of blade
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