Advocatus Diaboli

Looking quickly through the tarisio archive I’m not seeing any Bernardel violins they’ve sold recently with their own certificates listed. Maybe I’m missing something?

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Make your tops from spruce that has dark grain lines.

Very true. However it’s important to keep in mind the difference between findings and conclusions. The Arvedi lab has consistently found protein in cremonese sample, but I’m slightly bothered by their conclusion that it therefore must have been applied as a layer since their samples don’t show a layer of protein, but rather protein dispersed throughout the samples.

They were ancient when I got them, and they’re worn down to just about nothing at this point.

Any favorite Japanese blue steel chisels that are currently available? Most of mine are near the end of their useful lives and are by long dead toolmakers. Thanks!

They’re off brand led tape. Similar to this. https://ebay.us/m/7KcQBv

I have two light boxes, one with led strips and one with solacures. I prefer the LEDs.

Tarisio removed their listing for the Leduc. Anyone know why?

I would challenge that a bit. I think Sacconi’s method and teaching produced great instruments (look at his students). My understanding of the book, however, is that it was compiled and edited by someone else (can’t remember who), and that the geometry section wasn’t Sacconi’s.

Is your scraper taking dust or a shaving?

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Although for a more natural (plausible?) method use some seedlac as polish. Scrubbing with something mildly acidic or caustic will make the traces of lac dye turn different colors.