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…
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.
Viola Scroll
I wanted to go bold with this scroll. I love the protruding eyes. The scroll looks like sheet music rolled up.
Initial Scroll Work
Finally taking a break. I don’t make traditional Cremona scrolls. I am influenced by Brescian scroll work.
Scroll template
Finally getting to mark the scroll outline.
Prepping a soundbar
I know, it looks like a non traditional setup. You are right, it is my custom way of doing soundbars.
Scroll Prep
Once squared, it’s time to make an outline and start cutting.