Woltz's Violin/Fiddle Build

[Woltz]

Thanks everyone for the kind words, I'm definitely no pro I'm just taking my time and following any guidance I can find from books and the internet.

McCreed I started learning 6 months ago (and I'm already better at Violin than I am at guitar haha).

As requested here is the rib bending jig.



Before using it the first time I cranked up the heat to burn some of the galvanising off so I wasn't exposed to fumes when working.

Frankenwashie I want to do a 335 copy or PRS Hollow Body copy as well. But I have my scratch Tele to repaint, the Strat to sand and clear coat, this Violin to work on and I'm embarking shortly on making a Maloof style rocking chair so who knows when I will get time haha.

[FrankenWashie]

Frankenwashie I want to do a 335 copy or PRS Hollow Body copy as well. But I have my scratch Tele to repaint, the Strat to sand and clear coat, this Violin to work on and I'm embarking shortly on making a Maloof style rocking chair so who knows when I will get time haha.

It’s a good thing The FrankenLab doesn’t have a massive backlog of projects to get through eh? 🤔🤯

[Woltz]

It’s a good thing The FrankenLab doesn’t have a massive backlog of projects to get through eh?

Haha we seem to suffer from the same affliction.

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[Woltz]

First two ribs glued





And some pictures of my cheaper glue pot setup so I don't have to buy the ridiculously expensive glue pot from Stew Mac.





I'm using the Behlen Hide Glue.

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[McCreed]

It may not be pretty, but I’m sure it works just fine.
Necessity, Mother of invention etc etc. Love it!

[Fretworn]

I look at what you are doing and I’m in awe. I would never even attempt something like this.

[Woltz]

Other ribs glued.





Next step is to reduce the height of the ribs a bit and clean up the overhang at the corner blocks.

Then I will start work on the Belly and Back.

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[Simon Barden]

Very nice work, sir.

[McCreed]

Very cool Woltz.
I guess I could just wait and watch but, how does the neck get fixed?
Is there some kind of centre block that gets put in at the neck end?

[FrankenWashie]

Wonderful work Woltz, very meticulous.