near the east coast only for shipping reasons, looking of wood for violin end and corner blocks. thanks kevin
near the east coast only for shipping reasons, looking of wood for violin end and corner blocks. thanks kevin
If you can't find a source easily you can give Woodfinder a try. Just fill in what you are looking for and where you are and see if you get any results.
Why black willow in particular? There are lots of woods equally suitable for end and corner blocks.
John Hamlett
www.hamlettinstruments.com
Willow is what the Italian violin makers used. It is light, stable and splits well. Poplar will work too if willow cant be found.
Charley
A bunch of stuff with four strings
Check with some of your local tree cutters. They may know of someone that has a mill that cuts odd species of wood. You would of course have to season the wood.
I am aware of that, but black willow is native to North America, so it is probably not the willow that the Italian's used.
Spruce has the same specific gravity as black willow and is stronger and more stable. Easy to find too.It is light, stable and splits well. Poplar will work too if willow cant be found.
Poplar is heavier and harder to carve, but can be used.
John Hamlett
www.hamlettinstruments.com
Hey John, in my experience building violins, willow works much better then spruce. It has a silky quality that is less likely to want to tear out especially when setting a neck.
As to the OP's request for black willow, that I do not know. I have worked it in the past and it seemed fine.
Charley
A bunch of stuff with four strings
yes it is for violins, my supply is running out of local, and not a lot of willow growing around here, I have been using the local "crack willow " which has worked very well.
thanks got some hits on woodfinder
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