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Scan 114

The Violin: A concise exposition of the general principles of construction.., 1871

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1joint is such that the edge of the veneer is exactly in a line with the centre line of the belly, and its lower surface will coincide with that of the finger-board, from which the proper height may be easily arrived at. The neck being properly adjusted, and a joint obtained to meet the required demands, it must be firmly glued into its proper position, and cramped for several hours, until the joining gets thoroughly dry. It is to be understood that the preceding description is applicable to a plain joint, where the neck is merely glued to the outside of the body of the violin, but in numerous cases a part of the neck is let into the body, having a sawkerf near to the extremity, through which part of the sides are inserted; but by the first method, if the joint is well fitted and glued, it will be found quite efficient to withstand all tension and pressure to which the instrument is necessarily subjected. If this plan is had recourse to, the joining will be much simplified by observing to place the end-block and sides quite square upon the back; then, when the proper angle for the fitting of the neck is once obtained, cut the model to the same angle, which will greatly facilitate the amateur in the joining of this part to the instrument in subsequent operations, if the same model is chosen. After the hand has been properly attached, the belly may be glued upon the instrument. Previous to this, the edges of the sides and blocks, as well as the interior of the instrument, must be quite clean and finished, and every trace of superfluous glue removed. The belly may now be cramped down upon the sides, and care be taken that a uniform distance is maintained

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