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Violins and other stringed instruments : how to make them ; with numerous engravings and diagrams, 1906
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1however, that a rounded spokeshave is a better tool for hollowing out than the gouge.
3The thicknessing gauge, or automatic measurer, is one of the most important tools in a violin-maker's kit. The gauge shown by Fig. 23 was invented by Mr. William Tarr a great many years ago. It is extremely simple in its action, gives the most accurate measurements, and is not likely to get out of order. The small point of the gauge being held lightly underneath the back or belly, the ivory rule, whose point
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