Arsalan Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 https://www.internationalviolin.com/ They have a good selection of tools and supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rosales Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 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. Tonewood Neck, Back, and Ribs Only https://www.northridgehardwoods.com/ Spruce Tops Only https://alaskawoods.com/alaska-woods-shop/ Complete Sets http://www.adirondackspruce.com/orchestral-wood http://www.atelierduviolon.com/m.violin_tonewood.html https://www.carpathiantonewood.com/shop/ https://www.metmusic.com/ Maestronet users selling wood: SingingTree Tonewood kevin Prestwich GranaryTree charliemaine Graybeerd duane88 - ($100 + shipping for box with all parts for violin minus FB and fittings) Other Sources: https://dov-music.com/collections/violin-tonewood https://www.violins.ca/supplies/violin_tonewood.html https://atlanticviolinsupplies.com/Tools.asp#ViolinMakingWoods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fine Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 https://www.cremonatools.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFMartin Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 This needs to be made into a stickie for us to be able to go and refer to the different links! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 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. Tonewood Neck, Back, and Ribs Only https://www.northridgehardwoods.com/ Spruce Tops Only https://alaskawoods.com/alaska-woods-shop/ Complete Sets http://www.adirondackspruce.com/orchestral-wood http://www.atelierduviolon.com/m.violin_tonewood.html https://www.carpathiantonewood.com/shop/ https://www.metmusic.com/ Maestronet users selling wood: SingingTree Tonewood kevin Prestwich GranaryTree charliemaine Graybeerd duane88 - ($100 + shipping for box with all parts for violin minus FB and fittings) Other Sources: https://dov-music.com/collections/violin-tonewood https://www.violins.ca/supplies/violin_tonewood.html https://atlanticviolinsupplies.com/Tools.asp#ViolinMakingWoods Thanks for such a comprehensive list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRobinson Posted March 20, 2022 Report Share Posted March 20, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted March 20, 2022 Report Share Posted March 20, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scordatura Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 I would suggest Rauch Tonewoods. He has some very nice wood and purfling for sale. https://rauchtonewood.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rosales Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Not specifically instrument related but here's one curlymaplewood.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddleDoug Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Howard Core is a good supplier. Some tools can also be found at places like Woodcraft, or Rockler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldguy Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 Spruce tops from Canada here, reasonably priced. http://www.larrystamm.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Suave Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 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/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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