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The Violin: A concise exposition of the general principles of construction.., 1871
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1ment. To return to the back, the outline of which has been now finished, the thickness of the edges must now be made equal. With a small gauge, set the tracer to mark a line \( \frac{3}{8} \) or \( \frac{1}{4} \) in. thick, according to the copy of violin to be made, as this first thickness must be somewhat fuller to allow for indenting, finishing, &c. When gauge is thus set to desired thickness, run a line round the edges from under or flat surface, when the upper wood must be removed with plane and paring chisel, until the edges are all of an equal thickness. Some makers have a piece of deal about the same size as back, upon which the flat surface of back or breast is placed; an iron screw, with large threads, is screwed partly through the under surface of either, and passes through the deal, having a binding nut at lower end of iron rod, by which the back or breast is firmly fixed to deal. Others again cramp the back or breast, flat side downwards, to the deal plate with small iron cramps—either of which methods retain the back or breast in position until the outer surface or arching of the instrument is completed; but the generality of makers merely hold the plate on bench or knees until this portion of the work, as well as the succeeding, viz., the hollowing out, are finished. I anticipate the amateur will choose no such appliances, but adopt the latter method of working. If such is the case, two thin rectangular pieces of pine may now be glued across the plain surface, one at each end, crossing the joint, which will prevent the joint from opening at the ends, as it sometimes does from the heat and perspiration of the hand.
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