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How to make a violin : The violin, its construction practically treated, 1892
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1be so adjusted that while the proper height is given to the finger-board the centre of the scroll-buttons is intersected by an imaginary line drawn in continuation of the level at which the back is glued to the sides.
3The time has now come to fix the neck. When the side pieces were put on, more wood was left at this place than was required, this must now be cut away, so as to allow the neck to fit in exactly. An inlet 1/4 inch deep must now be cut in the block—1/4 inch deep, that is to say, from the outer surface of the side-pieces, enough wood having, of course, been left at the end of the neck to allow for this inlet.
5Before glueing the neck, every precaution must have been taken to ensure its correct shape and position, and the neck should fit into the inlet so accurately as to require some little force to get it to its place. You will now want a piece of cork 1/4 inch thick and 2 inches long by 1 broad.* Glue thoroughly the inside of the inlet, put the foot of the neck in
7* Felt is preferable as it is not so liable to leave an impression on the wood.
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