this guy built it and he has CnC plans available i believe his is a bit wider that the original version. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vgk10CdE2Eo" frameborde...

@darrenking Is this why Strads smell of cheese? Probably sweaty fingers. Some guitar techs charge extra for cleaning before they will start work. Interesting point about veneer I found this out the ha...

Pungent memories.... 😆 😆

Oh... you DO remember...? Those memories will be with me for life @e-den-hertog. 😉

Oh... you DO remember...? 😐

My Strat doesn't smell of cheese.... It smells of sweat and stale beer...... It's not just your Strat @e-den-hertog 😆

My Strat doesn't smell of cheese.... It smells of sweat and stale beer......

Casein which is some form of milk protein. Is this why Strads smell of cheese? 🤣 🤣 In the world of veneering keeping glue lines, ie moisture, balanced on both sides of a panel are ke...

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 ...

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!!

Yep, I’m in for a brew and a chat. 👍

I'll have my cuppa ready. 🎸🙏🙂🎶

Hope you can join us today in the workshop at 1pm - cup of tea (beverage of your choosing) is required. It is traditional to raise a mug after we glue on the back...make sure to get yours ready!

Dude, nice clamps! Are they the real thing? @mattbeels Thanks, they were on offer a while ago and I couldn’t resist. They were about £80 for 4 or something like that.

We’ve only just invented the wheel in Lancashire Yup. And when you’ve knocked the corners off your new wheel, you’ll find it a lot more useful @deej.

@boo Dude, nice clamps! Are they the real thing?

Serious though I have a jointer if you want to use it? @deej I may take you up on that offer. Thanks 👍