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Scan 54
Violin making and repairing, 1927
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1the whole of the edge down at one operation; but this is liable to result in the back or parts of it springing away from the ribs at some subsequent period. It is better (as in all matters pertaining to violin building) to do the job thoroughly once and for all.
3When the blocks are all glued into position, the edge may be glued down all round by dipping a table-knife into hot glue, inserting it between the loose edges of the ribs and the back, and by this means running the glue into its place, finally cramping up with the cramps (Fig. 30). Do not forget that every endeavour must be made to obtain even margins outside the ribs all round the edges, as this is one of those points an expert will scrutinise.
5When the work is dry, clean up the whole of the inside as carefully as possible, leaving no roughness, scratch or dust.
7The label may now be prepared, and put into its place under the left soundhole. By placing the belly roughly into position on the ribs, the correct place for the label may readily be found. The designing of the label is entirely a matter of taste. The writer had a facsimile of his own signature made, and labels were printed from it; but, of course, everyone will use his own judgment in this particular. Many violin-makers give their creations names, and there is something in the idea. Take all measurements carefully before the belly goes into its place; they will prove very useful when the second instrument is taken in hand, or as a check on the work for future guidance.
9The belly is glued on in the same way as the back,
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