Scan 103
How to make a violin : The violin, its construction practically treated, 1892
28 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026, twice; the two readings disagreed in places. Printed page 89. See the scan on archive.org.
1HOW TO MAKE A VIOLIN.
3Gum sandarac . . . 4 oz.
4Seed-lac . . . 2 "
5Mastic . . . 1 "
6Benzoin, in tears . . . 1 "
7Powdered glass . . . 4 "
8Venice-turpentine . . . 2 "
9Alcohol . . . 32 "
10(no line here) one of two readings
12Seed-lac . . . 5 oz.
13Sandarac . . . 2 "
14Elemi . . . 1 1/2 "
15Venice-turpentine . . . 2 "
16Powdered glass . . . 5 "
17Alcohol . . . 24 "
19Coarsely powdered copal and glass of each . . . 4 oz.
20Camphor . . . 1/2 oz.
21Alcohol (64 O. P.) . . . 1 pt.
23Heat the mixture (with frequent stirring) in a water bath so that the bubbles may be counted as they rise, until solution is complete, then decant the clear portion.
25Mastic . . . 1/4 lb.
26Turpentine varnish . . . 2 1/2 fl. oz.
27Alcohol . . . 1 pt.
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