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PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 12:11 pm 
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Here are some photos of a 5 string I have finished the varnish process this week. After the varnish cures enough I will rub it out and do the set up work and ship it off to it's new owner.


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PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 12:23 pm 
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Barry,

That's very nice - lovely fiddleback figure on the scroll and violin back.

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Very nice Barry!

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Beautiful, Barry. You are really punching them out. They must be great violins. [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]

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PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 12:43 pm 
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Thanks for the kind words. It takes me about 6 weeks from start to finish. I have 4 going at a time.


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PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 4:49 pm 
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Looking great Barry, I've just started the rubbing out stage for the varnish on mine, in fact I've just cleaned some rottenstone and oil off my hands! Everyone should have a go at a violin.

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PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 6:32 pm 
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Colin,
That varnish looks very nice! what kind is it?


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Barry, he could tell you, but then he'd have to kill you! :mrgreen:

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PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2008 4:50 am 
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Barry Dudley wrote:
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That varnish looks very nice! what kind is it?


Barry, it's a very traditional kettle cooked linseed oil and Baltic amber varnish. What are you using?

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