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nilejam - Posted - 06/27/2007: 18:31:57
I have an older fiddle and the wood is exposed on the beaks. Is there something I can put on these spots to protect the wood?
Thanks, Jeff
hardykefes - Posted - 06/27/2007: 19:56:36
Please send pictures and I'll see what would be the best solution.
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tiquose - Posted - 06/27/2007: 22:25:25
Beaks? Is that the same as the corners, the points that stick out to either side near the f-holes?
Janet
nilejam - Posted - 06/28/2007: 13:27:01
quote:
Originally posted by tiquose
Beaks? Is that the same as the corners, the points that stick out to either side near the f-holes?
Janet
Yes that is what I am referring to.
Jeff
nilejam - Posted - 06/28/2007: 13:35:46
[quote]Originally posted by hardykefes
Please send pictures and I'll see what would be the best solution.
Violin/Fiddle Instructor and Repair Service
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I don't have stuff to take more pictures with me today. Hereare a few that I had on the computer.
http://www.fiddlehangout.com/myhang...s.asp?id=358
tiquose - Posted - 06/28/2007: 14:43:27
I have one of those beak/corner scrapes on my good fiddle and will be interested in what Hardy recommends.
Before I had much control over the bow, I would frequently catch bow hairs on that corner and scrape some of the finish off. For a while I kept a "C clip" (http://sharmusic.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=2299V&Cat=)
on the fiddle to prevent further damage. However, I worried that over time this might leave a mark as the rest of the fiddle would be exposed to light and could change color a bit.
Janet
hardykefes - Posted - 06/28/2007: 17:41:42
OK, visit internationalviolin.com and buy some clear spirit varnish and some of the rubbing pads (I recommend the sortiment) plus a cowhair brush small size. Apply varnish thin and up to 3 to 5 coats. let it dry thoroughly (one day) and use pads for smoothing it out. Don't use the coarse pad. Ideally use little water and dry it good before applying next coat. If you want to use sandpaper at least 1000 grid but I prefer these rubbing pads. Be careful that you don't apply the coat to the sides which seam to be OK.
BTW, the name for this is "corners of the c-bouts".
Good luck and patience
Violin/Fiddle Instructor and Repair Service
nilejam - Posted - 06/29/2007: 11:31:52
HI:
Thanks for the advice. I will check this out.
Jeff
