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Violins and other stringed instruments : how to make them ; with numerous engravings and diagrams, 1906
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14) VIOLINS AND STRINGED INSTRUMENTS.
3one of the marks which appear in Fig. 55. With a 8 in. bit bore the hole for inserting the saw. The models can now be cut out with a bow saw, or, preferably, with a fret or jigger saw, making a cut of 1/16th of an inch, and going exactly round the line, M, M, M, subsequently cutting out the recesses, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
5The edges of both models should now be trimmed up, by placing each of the models edgewise in a wooden vice, and, with a file, one end held in each hand, taking out all the small ridges which the saw has made, still keeping both models square to the side on which the outline was traced. Write distinctly on both models the word "back," so as to avoid confusion. Next, with a 4-in. bit bore the holes, A to K. Square the centre line down each of the end block recesses 1 and 4, and with a straightedge make another centre line the entire length of the other side of model. There are now two well-finished models, inside and outside.
7There is a method of building violins without using a mould. First, the back is prepared, and then the blocks are glued directly upon it in their proper places. The ribs are bent to fit nicely, and with their linings are then glued in position. Finally, the belly is glued on. This may not appear easy, but a skilful worker saves a lot of time and trouble in this way, and the model can be altered at will during the process.
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