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Violin making and repairing, 1927
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1in the same direction as that of the table or rib must not be neglected, as the light which is reflected from wood held with the grain in one direction (especially maple) is not quite of the same character as that which is thrown off from the reversed piece.
3Occasionally the joint of the back or belly springs apart, especially in the neighbourhood of the top or bottom blocks. It is not often necessary (or indeed desirable) to take off the tables for the purpose of effecting this repair. First of all clean out the opening with hot water, leave to dry, and then run in some thin fresh glue and cramp the joint together. Cramps (Fig. 57) are very useful for the purpose of this repair, and should the joint not go together quite flush on the surfaces, a small wedge driven under the cramp on the raised side of the table will press that half down to a level with the other.
5Colouring and Matching the Varnish.—As regards the colouring and matching of varnish, a volume might be written on the subject. In fact, after the most skilful repair has been accomplished "in the white," it often happens that disregard or inability spoils the job. It is well to keep a record of all successful repairs, especially as to the method used to match the varnish. This record in process of time would be found very useful. Varnishes and varnishing are dealt with on pp. 73 to 85.
7The repairer will no doubt make up alcoholic solutions of various tints for the purpose of matching repairs, but it is always safer to get the new wood toned down before applying any varnish. Liquorice
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