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Violin making and repairing, 1927
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1particularly obstinate is as follows: The oil of turpentine is heated on a separate water-bath, the gums are also heated separately, and when thoroughly melted the latter are slowly added to the hot oil, stirring with a pine stick until the whole is of the consistency required. If this method is adopted, every precaution must be taken to guard against fire, as all the substances are very inflammable. A bucket of wet sand, or some wet rags, should be at hand, and the work performed in the open air. The professional varnish-maker has special workshops constructed for the purpose, and the amateur should take necessary precautions in the absence of the professional's safeguards. A little at a time may be made, which, although it takes longer, is certainly safer.
3When the turpentine is fully charged with the gums, the linseed or other oil may be added. It may be taken for granted that linseed oil is the best for the purpose, therefore that substance may be obtained from the same source as the oil of turpentine.
5The important point in connection with the linseed oil is the quantity to be used. If too much is put into the turpentine the varnish will refuse to dry. Boiled linseed oil should be used, and it should be of the finest possible quality. To every pint of turpentine must be added not more than 1 oz. of linseed oil, and both liquids should be heated before mixing. Always add the linseed oil last to any preparation of varnish. The oil prevents cracking of the varnish, gives it a mellow appearance, and oxidises in exactly the same way as the turpentine, though not so rapidly. It is probable
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