Keeping a little of the original.
A careful adjustment makes it possible to preserve an instrument’s original nut.
Read the workshop noteThe workshop journalFrom Peter’s
From Peter’s
workbench.
A fresh surface. A familiar fiddle.
Working the wear out of a fingerboard, with attention to its shape.
Read the workshop noteCareful work, one pass at a time.
An unexpected tool earns its place on the fiddle repair bench.
Read the workshop noteA solid neck. A fresh setup.
With the neck securely back in place, Peter turns to the bridge, sound post and finishing adjustments.
Read the workshop noteBack together, and on centre.
A demanding hide-glue session brings the violin’s neck and body back together.
Read the workshop noteMeasure first. Glue second.
Earlier glue work changes the approach to refitting a violin neck and block.
Read the workshop noteMaking room for the neck block.
With the inner linings secured, Peter prepares the ribs for the next stage of the repair.
Read the workshop noteThe small repair before the next step.
Loose inner linings need attention before a violin’s neck and block can go back in.
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