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The Violin: A concise exposition of the general principles of construction.., 1871
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1external wood of the tree, whilst the edges contain the interior or heartwood. The joint is thus made plain, but as fine and close as possible on both sides, that both pieces may thus act as one afterwards, and it must also be cut so as to have the fibres of the wood running as nearly parallel to it as possible. It is assumed that the resonant property of the wood has been tried and found satisfactory; also, that the maple is of full figure and finely marked, thus conducing to the beauty of the instrument, and that the grain of both back and breast runs straight and nearly equidistant. In the wood for the breast the grain ought to be close, fine, and well marked, and perfectly straight from end to end.
3Presuming a tolerably good joint has now been obtained the next process is to glue it. Carpenter's common glue will not answer the purpose well, as it is by far too coarse. It tends also to leave an unseemly black line where the pieces are joined. Isinglass is often employed for uniting the parts of the Violin, but its proper manipulation is very difficult, as it sets so soon; and there are so many bad samples of it in the market, that there is much difficulty in obtaining it of excellent quality. A very pure and refined glue is to be had, which is almost transparent, and which possesses great tenacity. It is always in pieces about 9 in. long, 2 in. broad, and barely 1/6 in. thick, and is almost as transparent as glass. This glue is generally sold at one shilling per lb., and will be found of admirable quality for violin making, as
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