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Violins and other stringed instruments : how to make them ; with numerous engravings and diagrams, 1906
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1drawn 1⁄4 in. out of the mould, and the linings fastened at each end until set with a cramp (Fig. 14, p. 15). When these are set, press the ribs through the other side of the mould, and fix the two other linings. Another way to fix linings is to make blocks to fit all over the linings of each waist, and cramp them to the mould. Still another way, is to cut a groove in each block with a 1⁄8 in. chisel, and run the linings into these grooves. When dry, plane the linings level with the ribs, reduce the top block to 1⁄4 in., the bottom one to 1⁄8 in., and round the corners off with a No. 3 or No. 4 gouge. Next, with a flat gouge carve the remaining blocks level with the linings, giving the inside the guitar shape, and glasspaper all round the insides, using a rubber, to prevent the sharp corners of the gluing edge of the linings being taken off. A great deal of taste may be displayed in lining and in carving the blocks. The linings may be put in and the blocks carved in a variety of ways, some of which make the inside of the ribs look very pretty.
3Having given the back a final glasspapering, take it off the carving-block by forcing a knife between the two from each end. The back can now be marked from inside the ribs. With fiddle cramps fasten the ribs into the position originally traced from the outsides, and mark round the insides with thick leadpencil; now remove the ribs and replace them in the frame. This done, cut two pieces of deal 5 1⁄2 in. long by 1 in. by 1 1⁄2 in., and glue on them the three pieces of wood, 1⁄8 in. thick, shown at a (Fig. 63). Instead of gluing these pieces on, the blocks may be recessed 1⁄8 in. if desired, but the first way is simpler. As soon as the hollowing blocks are ready, lay them on the bench, put the back upon them in the position obviously aid out for it, and through a hole in the bench at each end pass one of the iron cramps, and with a protecting piece of wood, about 2 in. long, on the back, and under each cramp, screw the latter up tight. Next put pieces of cork 3 in. long, 1 in. wide, and depth to fit under and across each corner; also a small piece under the joint midway of its length. Do not put these pieces in too
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