Violin Making Classes Part 3
In this part of our feature article we see different stages in violin making, from the mould to cutting the F holes.
This is the third part of a feature article on violin making classes. For more about the classes, see part one and part two. For more on violin making, watch Derek Roberts make a violin by hand.
This student has glued up the back plates of the violin and is now planing them to see how good the joint is. There should be almost no glue line visible.
Checking the
elevation of the fingerboard on this violin, which is nearly finished
now. When it is correct, the neck can be glued in to the body.
Flattening the top of the rib structure
using a flat sheet of glass and some abrasive paper. Once it is
flat, the front can be glued on.
The front of this violin is ready
to have the F holes cut out. It's quite a tense moment as a lot
of hard work has gone in to achieve this stage. The first step
is to drill a hole to insert the fret saw blade.
The
F hole is sawed out with the fret saw, and Derek gives some advice
about further shaping to be done with a knife.
A student works on making a mould.
Also shown is a completed mould with rib structure, made by Derek.
Starting to carve the
arch on one of the plates. Derek shows the areas to be worked on
first.
Working
on the edge thickness with a gouge.
Back to part one or part two of this article about violin making classes.
Are you interested in learning to make a violin, developing your violin making skills or acquiring set up and repair skills? See our choice of short Violin Making Courses held in Derek Roberts' workshop in Leamington Spa.The FAQ will answer some questions if you are interested in joining a class.
For more on the different stages in violin making, follow Derek's progress as he makes a violin by hand.