Kev Chanot

The alcohol will come in useful if anything goes wrong !!

I have only the words of the great Captain Beefheart in my head ---- "Fast & Bulbous !"

Just add it to your log pile.....

Didn't think gouges were gender specific !!?

I'll have to sort through all my "Chanot" family stuff & find it. Now, where did I put it......................?

You're right re Joseph. Not really sure about Francois(The designer of the cello illustrated in this thread). I did compile a fairly detailed family tree some years ago with some assistance from a Chanot cousin in Paris, although this was pre-computer days......

Morgana, Very interesting reply, but with respect I believe you have muddled up the Georges. The George I was referring to was the son of the GEORGES I think you are referring to....(Him being my great great great grandfather !!!) Now I'm confused !

Hi Tom, Yes, the man in question was my great great grandfather. Incidentally, it would appear that it was an attempt by a self righteous violin business to discredit serious competition. They failed, and I am glad.

Perhaps you'd like to enlighten us on the supposed "Uplabeling" ?

Si, As I thoughto !!!

Slight deviation from original topic , but does anyone think Stradivari et al would have used ready made wood glue from a supplier if it were available??

Unusual comment John. I don't know how long PVA has been around, not 100 years I bet!

For a permanent strong joint, why not use PVA wood glue ?

Indeed it is. What's the Rye version like ?

I know, why not just carve a scroll out of a block of maple - It would not cost a massive amount of money or time !!