Violin making tools supplier

[Arsalan]

Hi guys , my name is Arsalan and I make violin as a hobby , I have almost finished my first violin ,,, I appreciate if anyone has a list of suppliers or tell me which supplier would you recommend for tools and also for tonewood 

thank you all 

[MikeC]

https://www.internationalviolin.com/   They have a good selection of tools and supplies.   

[David Rosales]

These are the sources of tonewood I’ve been able to compile. Keep in mind, I’m located in the US. My personal opinion as a complete novice who hasn’t even really started making his first instrument is that it’s probably best to source wood from other maestronet users if you can. 
 

22. Tonewood
    1. Neck, Back, and Ribs Only
       1. https://www.northridgehardwoods.com/
    2. Spruce Tops Only
       1. https://alaskawoods.com/alaska-woods-shop/
    3. Complete Sets
       1. http://www.adirondackspruce.com/orchestral-wood
       2. http://www.atelierduviolon.com/m.violin_tonewood.html
       3. https://www.carpathiantonewood.com/shop/
       4. https://www.metmusic.com/
    4. Maestronet users selling wood:
       1. SingingTree Tonewood
       2. kevin Prestwich
       3. GranaryTree
       4. charliemaine
       5. Graybeerd
       6. duane88 - ($100 + shipping for box with all parts for violin minus FB and fittings)
    5. Other Sources:
       1. https://dov-music.com/collections/violin-tonewood
       2. https://www.violins.ca/supplies/violin_tonewood.html
       3. https://atlanticviolinsupplies.com/Tools.asp#ViolinMakingWoods

[Stephen Fine]

https://www.cremonatools.com/

[CFMartin]

This needs to be made into a stickie for us to be able to go and refer to the different links!

[MikeC]

4 hours ago, David Rosales said:

These are the sources of tonewood I’ve been able to compile. Keep in mind, I’m located in the US. My personal opinion as a complete novice who hasn’t even really started making his first instrument is that it’s probably best to source wood from other maestronet users if you can. 
 

22. Tonewood
    1. Neck, Back, and Ribs Only
       1. https://www.northridgehardwoods.com/
    2. Spruce Tops Only
       1. https://alaskawoods.com/alaska-woods-shop/
    3. Complete Sets
       1. http://www.adirondackspruce.com/orchestral-wood
       2. http://www.atelierduviolon.com/m.violin_tonewood.html
       3. https://www.carpathiantonewood.com/shop/
       4. https://www.metmusic.com/
    4. Maestronet users selling wood:
       1. SingingTree Tonewood
       2. kevin Prestwich
       3. GranaryTree
       4. charliemaine
       5. Graybeerd
       6. duane88 - ($100 + shipping for box with all parts for violin minus FB and fittings)
    5. Other Sources:
       1. https://dov-music.com/collections/violin-tonewood
       2. https://www.violins.ca/supplies/violin_tonewood.html
       3. https://atlanticviolinsupplies.com/Tools.asp#ViolinMakingWoods

Thanks for such a comprehensive list!   

[TimRobinson]

15 hours ago, Arsalan said:

Hi guys , my name is Arsalan and I make violin as a hobby , I have almost finished my first violin ,,, I appreciate if anyone has a list of suppliers or tell me which supplier would you recommend for tools and also for tonewood 

thank you all 

I've found the Chinese made finger planes on ebay to be fine for what I do, I prefer them to the one brand name plane I have. 

[MikeC]

You must have better Chinese finger planes than the ones I got.  They require a lot of work to make them usable and I much prefer the Ibex over them.  

[scordatura]

I would suggest Rauch Tonewoods. He has some very nice wood and purfling for sale. https://rauchtonewood.com/

[David Rosales]

4 hours ago, scordatura said:

I would suggest Rauch Tonewoods. He has some very nice wood and our fling for sale. https://rauchtonewood.com/

Hadn’t found this one yet. Thanks! The prices are too steep for a beginner like me but I’ll add it to my list for later. 

[MikeC]

Not specifically instrument related but  here's one

curlymaplewood.com  

 

[FiddleDoug]

Howard Core is a good supplier. Some tools can also be found at places like Woodcraft, or Rockler.

[waldguy]

Spruce tops from Canada here, reasonably priced.

http://www.larrystamm.com/

[Rico Suave]

14 hours ago, FiddleDoug said:

Howard Core is a good supplier. Some tools can also be found at places like Woodcraft, or Rockler.

What's the secret to opening up with HC?  They ignored my request, eventho' I have a Resale Cert. 

JSB Wholesale and International Violin were no problem, and I miss International Luthiers Supply.

I purchased a lot of Carving Tools from Frank Mittermier, Inc. before the Dastra Tool Line was acquired by Diefenbacher. https://diefenbacher.com/dastra-woodworking-tools/