Varnishing – A hanging trio in the white
A few violins in the white are ready for varnishing. Things are getting serious. I love the look of future instruments just waiting to be played. Right now the scariest time for me in the violin making process is varnishing. It’s a mix of alchemy and experience. The first is elusive and there are more […]
Glue Up With New Clamps
Used my new clamps on a new violin. Worked great. Look forward to using these again and again.
New Glue Clamps
Another hand made object. This is right after gluing the cork to the wood blocks. Just need some cleanup and assembly.
Violin In The White
One of my favorite stages. I assemble my instruments in the white to make sure everything is good before I varnish.
New Purfling Tool
Making my own tools is super fun. This is my first pass at a handmade purfling channel marker. Working on tweaks so so I can trust it to replace my existing marker.
Rest and Reflection
Using the scroll as an inspiration piece for the fingerboard work.
Fingerboard Work
Doing some roughing out on the fingerboard. All that ebony dust gets everywhere; where a mask…
“Devotion” a Handmade Violin
Sale Price: $1,700
Back Purfling Channel Cutout
Just finished the clean out of the purfling channel. Pausing to do one more check before starting the purfling inserts.
Rib Planing
Working on the final touches of some ribs. Bring on the garland.