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Violin making and repairing, 1927
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1and 1 3/8 in. high. The four corner blocks must be cut with gouges to fit the four inner-bout corners, using files and glasspaper to obtain a perfect fit. Figs. 8 and 9 show their shape before and after cutting. Fig. 8 shows a corner block before cutting, a representing the cutting lines. Fig. 9 shows a head and tail block, a representing the cutting lines and b the centre line. The parallel lines show the direction of the grain.
3The lines drawn across the ribs will now be useful,
5Fig. 8.—Corner Block previous to Cutting.
7Fig. 9.—Head and Tail Blocks previous to Cutting.
9inasmuch as they will enable the builder to fit the blocks perfectly upright in position. Top and bottom blocks must be fitted as follows: After squaring all over, lines must be drawn with square and pencil all round each block in the centre, that is, 1 in. from each end (see Fig. 9). This line is fitted exactly opposite the joint and the centre line of the mould, top and bottom, and so ensures the blocks being placed in the centre of the fiddle, a very important matter.
11The sides of the blocks which fit against the ribs top and bottom must be shaped with chisels and files
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