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Violins and other stringed instruments : how to make them ; with numerous engravings and diagrams, 1906
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1which holds the blocks and the mould together. When all are loose, gradually press the blocks out of the mould, but be careful not to loose any of the ribs in doing so. The ribs should at once be placed in the outside mould or frame, and have the linings put in them. (Fig. 62 shows the ribs with the linings in, the blocks being carved and finished). Take the lining strips and file one edge to a nice round or bevel, whichever is fancied, and cut them to fit in between the blocks; make each end which touches either top or bottom blocks a little wedge
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5shaped, so that when glued and pressed into position they will fit tight; leave them a little "proud" of the ribs.
7When all the eight upper and lower bout linings are in place, sponge all glue off, and attend to the waists. Of course, the linings of these will require to be bent in the opposite direction to those already put in, and may be run into or only just made to fit between the blocks 2 and 3, 5 and 6 (Fig. 55, p. 39). If the latter method is adopted the ribs should, when all linings are fitted, be
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