Monthly Archives: September 2011

Violin Making Part 2: Corner blocks

Next up we’ve been making the top, bottom, and corner blocks for the mould. This is reliant on all the surfaces of the blocks beingĀ flat to each other – my trusty little square and plane were up to the task. … Continue reading

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Josca finds a designer

We’ve lined up the lovely Rawiri Brown to be the designer for Josca’s wedding garb. Great guy, Josca’s look is going to be SWELL

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Violin Making Part 1

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I’ve started making my violin with Annette Voll of The Violin Workshop, who also freelances at my work, The Stringed Instrument Co. part time. First lesson – linings…making these little strips of wood at 1.8mm thick…planing, planing o so carefully…these … Continue reading

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