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Violin making and repairing, 1927
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1CHAPTER XI
3Repairing Violins
5As the violin is an instrument of very delicate constitution, liable on the slightest cause to fall ill, it is necessary that the repairer should be in a position to diagnose the complaint and to prescribe or carry into effect the necessary remedies.
7Tools.—For this purpose he, first of all, must provide himself with the necessary tools—sound, workmanlike articles. The violin-maker who has practised on the lines indicated in the previous chapters on the subject will already have most of the tools necessary for the repairer. Those who have not yet taken up the subject will require the following articles, most of which will be necessary for even simple repairs. Others which are not described will be illustrated during the progress of these notes.
9First of all a good strong solid bench should be purchased. A local joiner is a good man to apply to for this article, and if a practical craftsman, will construct at a comparatively small cost a bench which will meet all requirements. It should not be less than 4 ft. in length and about 20 in. to 24 in. in width. It should be fitted with a good vice. A small steel vice, to screw on the bench when required, may be obtained at any tool shop, and will be found extremely useful where
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