tv101 I haven't made a lot of new violins as there isn't much demand but that's not unusual. I've spoken to full time professional makers who only do repairs or take part made Chinese instruments and ...

@boo That sounds good overall and she’s fortunate to have you! You obviously have your head on straight and your shit together so it sounds like you’ll be fine. When are you planning the move to Scotl...

@tv101 If I were you I would just bang one out at home, boom! Do it! Then after Covid go do a course and make one with an arm bevel. That way you’ll have one under your belt (it ain’t that difficult, ...

I was hoping to add on a conservatory Conservatories are no good as workshops @rocknroller912. Not for guitars or violins! 😉

tv101 Another bench would be great but my garage has a finite amount of space and also has a motorbike and two bicycles. I was hoping to add on a conservatory in 2020 but Covid has made it difficult t...

@tv101 Interesting that you should post a pic of the inlaid fiddle. It's a very old technique that was used on instruments in the 16th & 17th Centuries (typical on Baroque instruments). It involve...

Looks like some bugger has scribbled on your fiddle there! 😉 I was idly speculating because I’ve seen decorated joins on flat top backs and thought it might be prudent to work out at what sta...

. I have to say also that it wouldn't look correct as carved arch type instrument never have a centre strip as far as I know. Correct is in the eye of the beholder. 😉 Could you use a similar ...

Wow @rocknroller912 - interesting stuff! Do you make many violins?

Reference the discussion today about sealing the inside of instruments and why it's done on carved arch tops and not on flat tops. I've got some background in violin making and it's a topic which is f...

This all seems to be taking shape really quickly - although I guess Ricky thinks it's taking forever!!

I always sit and look at the amount of waste created by cutting the perfect neck blank from a big lump of timber and reflect on the fact that the prices charged by Mark and other suppliers really isn’...

The question is where you stop! A huge great big chain saw is great for cutting down trees but then you need a lorry, a forklift, a resale, a drying kiln of an acre of outdoor space etc. A planer thic...

James I wouldn't get a planer. If you buy your wood from instrument suppliers it will be near to the finished size just leaving margins to work with. Thickness machines don't usually have a very wide ...

I can’t comment on the specific Triton model, but I have something similar with a Makita badge. 1. Yes, noisy. 2. Yes, heavy. 3. They also produce a huge amount of shavings / cuttings. You either ...

@jamesnowayi’mtypingallthatshitouthaha All I know about planers is that most people recommend a spiral cutterhead as it apparently makes an enormous difference...

Hello folks Have any of you used one of these or have any thoughts about them? I've looked at reviews and YouTube vids but haven't found anything guitar related about them. I've got an opportunity to ...

but for 10 solid carbide burrs for less than a tenner its difficult to be anything other than happy. True @darrenking - thanks!

Try these. They took a while to arrive but for 10 solid carbide burrs for less than a tenner its difficult to be anything other than happy. I’ve bought other cutters and drill bits from Ya Tools and a...

Thanks @robin.