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How to make a violin : The violin, its construction practically treated, 1892
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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 cutters are kept in position by the screw a. Fig. 34
5Fig 33.
7Fig 34
9represents one of the cutters, seen edge-ways; Fig. 34, b shows the form of blade
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