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About finished with this one!

Why don’t you ask him, he is on Facebook!

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Got a couple finished! Starting some more

Working on a couple!

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Working on a couple!

I have been using StewMac-0147. I think it has a width of around 2mm.

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I use a violin f hole cutter to start and expand it with a small oscillating sander.

Steve, if you feel you want to repair it I would use a violin f hole clamp and cleat the crack Several times so it would not wander! Fill the crack with a filler of equal parts shellac, sandarac and...

How beautiful! Bet you can put a B bender or pedals on it!

This is also an old Hopf that was discarded. It took a lot of TLC but it makes music again!
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Just saw where International Violin has a new kit or you could get a neck and rim from Keith at Buckhorn Mandolins. He has a recent add and both are well done for starters.

I purchased a rim and neck from Keith and they are great plus he’s available for questions. It will start you on your way without breaking the bank. Also talk to Ken at International Violins. I...

kkmm, the crack should be looked at from the underside with a scope or mirror to determine its length and any other problems in this region. Special clamps are make for cleats from the f hole or you...

Works,but a steam cabinet (Rockler) and a bending iron is so much better and faster with less rebound.