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The Violin: A concise exposition of the general principles of construction.., 1871
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1upwards; hold the other half with jointed surface running along the former, and resting on it edgeways, cover both surfaces with hot glue of a somewhat thin consistency; and place the now glued surface of the detached half upon the surface of the fixed one; slide the upper surface upon the under, longitudinally and evenly, forcing out the interposed glue, when, after a short time, the glue will set, as will be shewn by the intense binding of the plates together. When such happens, have them in proper positions, as ends and sides square; let them remain in the vice for a short time, until the joint firms somewhat, after which, carefully place them in some dry part, until the glue dries, which, in the summer time, will be in from eight to ten hours, according to quality of glue. The breast is glued in a precisely similar manner. Some makers cramp the two plates together; but by this method the joining is never so firm, neither does the joint remain so firm as it appears when newly taken from cramp, but almost invariably slightly opens afterwards. If the weather is cold the two plates may be slightly warmed, previous to glueing; but the planed surfaces must be kept as clean as possible, and free from fingering, as the glue will not adhere properly if the joined surfaces have been greased by the warm hand or fingers. In warming the plates, the maple especially, avoid all excessive heating, or it will be found, that what was originally an almost invisible joint, will be found, after glueing, to be but of a too visible nature, as the even surfaces have been injured from the contractions arising from overheating. When such is the
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