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How to make a violin : The violin, its construction practically treated, 1892
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1inch, and file the blocks perfectly level with the underside of the mould, this being the side on which the back will be glued. The ruler must be used to ascertain that the surface corresponds perfectly with that of the mould.
3Lay the upper mould on the mould so that the outlines of the two are quite square with each other, and trace out the shape of the former on the blocks. Then cut away the extra wood with a suitable gouge, and trim with the knife and file till the blocks are the exact shape of the upper mould. The mould, and blocks will then be of the shape of figure 26 (p. 29). Work slowly, and measure constantly with the square to see that the outer edges of the blocks are perfectly square with the surface of the mould.
5It is now time to speak of glue, which must be of the best quality, and made with the utmost care. This is the more important because no other material is used for holding the parts of the violin together. The best glue is that known as Cologne glue. It is pale in colour, and sold in pieces
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