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Violin making and repairing, 1927
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1VIOLIN MAKING AND REPAIRING
3CHAPTER I
5Suitable Woods: Making the Mould
7There is no reason why the conscientious worker who is possessed of ordinary acquaintance with edge tools should not, with a little practice, become a skilled fiddle-maker. Provided his mould and patterns are correct, and that he is prepared to exercise due care in the working of the various parts of the instrument, the result is certain. It must be remembered, however, that from the first cut to the final polishing every precaution must be taken to execute the work as thoroughly as possible, and the principle of "that's near enough" will not do at all in violin construction.
9Woods.—First of all, the question of wood must be considered. It is of vital importance that the best material possible be obtained, and the exercise of care in this respect will certainly save much disappointment at a later stage.
11The violin is constructed from sycamore, maple (or sometimes pear wood) for the back, ribs, neck and head and scroll; and pine (preferably Swiss) for the top table or belly of the instrument, and also for the linings.
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