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On 7/10/2019 at 7:04 AM, Mike Spencer said:
Hi Jackson,
I know you asked about new machines but I think there’s a lot of value in older drill presses. I have a mid 1960’s Delta 11-280 radial drill press which I find suits my woodworking endeavors just fine. The one feature I like most is the ability to lock the quill height. Most of the new machines don’t have this feature, especially on bench top models and the general quality of the vintage machines is superior in my opinion.
I have that drill press! Love it!
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I visited the Library of Congress today to view the bowed string instruments there. Having been there three times before and had a fantastic experience, I realized today how lucky I was in my past visits with another curator (now retired). I had quite a bit of trouble scheduling a visit. It took numerous emails and phone calls. Unlike in years past, there is no playing of the instruments. I can understand that given the value of the items. All I will say is that the curator Carol Lynn Ward-Bamford is hard to get a hold of (she is part-time) and a strange combination of nice and at times rude and unprofessional. After getting quite a bit of runaround I will probably not be going back anytime soon. My advice to anyone trying to visit is be persistent and clarify details like where you are meeting. Perhaps your experience will be different than mine was. Sorry no pics...
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2 hours ago, Nick Allen said:
Damn. I'm getting used to a new keyboard on my laptop. I hate Chiclet keyboards!
It was the concept. Re-welds itself... That's what got me for a second.
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16 hours ago, Nick Allen said:
Yeah I'm aware of the Crater guide system. For all blades 3/16" and under I always recommended it. Believe it or not, the do use band saws in metal working to cut holes out. The machine cuts and re welds the blade on the spot once it's fished through the starter hole. Cool stuff.
Had to read that twice. Thought you had lost it there for a minute Nick!
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10 hours ago, Michael Szyper said:
. A.D. for example shows us how to antique in a convincing way.
Second that!
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Handsome cello scroll. Very clean!
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Fiddle looks nice. Are those channel lock pliers for turning stubborn new pegs?
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Just looked at the Laguna. That is a nice piece of kit! Just looking at it will make you smile.
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Looking forward to your discoveries. So glad you are willing to share with our community!
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This is way cool! I like the varnish color. After this endeavor you must be proficient in pegs, nuts and bridges! Unlike the violin family I bet it was not easy to find all of the setup info.
If you don't mind me asking, how did you achieve the color of your varnish. From an earlier post I guess you are using the Robeson varnish system (balsam ground).
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When you initially did your machine setup, did you measure the accuracy of the of the setup (perpendicular) or was it something in the software? I would assume it was in the setup. I'm glad you brought this up!
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Love the wide flame on the one piece back. It is rare to see flames that wide!
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Nice progress. Does your Kreisler want to play Liebesfreud? Seriously, how does it sound sans varnish?
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I have played the Mary Portman. It is a dark sounding violin that you have to really muscle to get sound out of. Did not like it. It is being loaned to Fullana by the Strad Society of Bein and Fushi so the price is right. Visually very nice. The Kreisler DG at the library of Congress is a delight to play!
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6 hours ago, Andreas Preuss said:
Or two sound posts, one at either side?
I recall a violin maker from Pittsburgh named Phillips that did two soundposts on both sides of the treble foot. Never played it though. His grandson Todd was playing it.
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2 hours ago, Don Noon said:
Although I will continue to record taptones (as it is quick and easy), in looking at 10+ years of data I think I could do just as well without it by only going with weight and thickness targets. My target weight is ~60g or less without the bass bar... if I hit that weight and it's a lot thicker than "normal", I'll go lighter, but not less than 55g. If I reach my "normal" thicknesses and the weight is high, I'll go thinner. I probably have wood that allows lighter plates, so untorrefied wood might want to be 5 - 10% heavier.
Taptones for me are more "oh, that's interesting; maybe it will mean something some day"... but it's not a target to be achieved. And so far, taptones haven't provided any great enlightenment. Maybe endarkenment.
What would be the percent weight change (loss?) from your treatment of spruce and maple from the non treated?
Sorry just reread and saw 5-10%....Does spruce or maple change more on average?
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On 5/21/2019 at 9:06 AM, jacklinks said:
I forget which listing it was, but one of the recent Tarisio violins had one of his certificates.
Yes I also saw that. I think Machold is out of prison.
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Well done AD!
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The problem for less experienced makers is you need to start somewhere with arching guides. I would venture that even some makers that are experienced are guessing on how to manipulate the arching. Just carving by the seat of your pants seems leaving a lot to chance in a very important variable.
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This is a very good question. I always thought (instinctively) that the top was more important of the two. That being said, how the two interact with each other might be the most important thing. I am curious what others have to say.
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In addition to Constantine Popescu you could also try Misha Parshenov in Ridgefield CT. https://www.facebook.com/misha.parshenov
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14 minutes ago, Jwillis said:
It was very busy when I was there. I did manage to snap a few pictures between onlookers however I dont know if public pics would be appropriate.
If you notice the comments above from the curator Bruce Carlson, he says that pics are ok under certain lighting conditions. I think you are OK.
A Visit To the Library of Congress to View Instruments
in The Pegbox
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Leaving tomorrow. Will keep that in mind. Thanks.