Making a Violin (Part 1) The Blocks, Ribs & Linings, DIY
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- čas přidán 3. 08. 2024
- Join me on an exciting journey as I embark on a multi-part series dedicated to crafting a violin from scratch.
In this episode, I'll delve into the captivating world of luthiery. From selecting the finest tonewoods to meticulously cutting, bending and shaping, you'll witness every intricate step of this challenging yet rewarding process.
Whether you're a seasoned woodworker, a music enthusiast, or simply curious about the art of violin making, this series promises to be an inspiring journey.
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CHAPTERS
00:42 - Set-up & Intro to Materials
1:54 - The blocks
3:45 - Resawing the ribs
5:25 - Bending the ribs
7:45 - The linings
10:56 - Final Product
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**SAFETY DISCLAIMER**
The power tools in this video can be dangerous if not used properly. Always read and follow the manufacturer's instructions, wear appropriate safety gear, and exercise caution when operating power tools. Your safety is your responsibility, and taking the necessary precautions is essential to prevent accidents and injuries.
I work on violins, and watch lots of luthier videos…. You definitely did your homework, and are a talented woodworker, as well as a very talented narrator and editor of the video. Bravo! It was great - now, to go watch part 2
Thank you Michael! I learned mostly everything from The Art of Violinmaking and online forums!
What an amazing job. And playing the violin is a talent within itself but the fact that you can make one, you got a great gift!
Thank you so much, Anthony!
I think you did fantastic. You are obviously committed to the project and have the skill. Looking forward to net video.
Thank you ed!
Great job! What an ambitious project! Can’t wait for the next video! 👍
Thank you! ☺️
Kelley, I really enjoyed your video. Your presentation is so clear and well thought out. I am impressed that you took on such a complicated and exacting project. You have really developed your skills to be so adept at using a wide variety of tools while working through numerous steps with the blocks, ribs and linings. I am looking forward to seeing the progress as the project moves forward!
Thank you so much, art!! :)
Kelley, this was very impressive and pleasing to watch. Your skill as video maker matches that as violin maker.
Narrating over the action is more effort for you, but makes for a shorter, more pleasing and content rich video. your choice of background music is appropriate, and the fact that it is not so loud as to drown you out is appreciated.
Thank you for sharing the results of your skill and effort with the world. This, from a non-musical engineer, who is more into metal work than wood work.
Thank you very much for the thoughtful comment Rick! I’ve spent the last couple years creating videos for social media for various companies and it’s gotten me acquainted with shooting, editing, music selection, etc, and I truly enjoy doing it - it’s half the fun of the project for me. Stay tuned for the next video where I create the top and bottom plates of the violin! I will get into some basic physics of sound and vibration which as an engineer you will appreciate!
Amazing! Thank you for taking the snobbery out of violin making !! Inspires more people to try.
Thanks Zach! I discovered a whole lot of no nonsense fiddle makers, mainly old school country people from all over the United States, while I was researching this project.
I played the violin 🎻 for 4 years … you did a great job!! 🎉
Thank you, Stephanie!
Great job with the video, and what a cool project. You make it look so easy. Can't wait too see the rest.
Thank you so much, Anthony! Appreciate the watch ☺️
WOW! Fantastic work, so good to see more women getting into woodworking and luthier work.
Thank you David! That means a lot.
An extraordinary person!
Not having enough clamps didn't deter you.
Thanks for the video!
Thank you Glenn!
Продолжайте скрипичную тему. Это очень интересно. Это просто чудо👍
I will continue! Thank you so much
This was a great watch. I cant wait for part 2. I am hoping you will play a little at the finish.
Thank you so much! I am definitely planning on playing one of my favorite folk songs on it at the end and maybe a simple classical piece as well!
Bravooo... Sua técnica de construção do violino é muito boa! É muito profissional! E sua oficina, muito bem equipada! Parabéns ❤ 👏 👏 👏
Thank you so much friend!
i can't wait part2!
Vraiment impressionnant !!! Merci
Great job
This process is super fascinating to me. Can’t wait for part two!
Thank you Ada! Working on it
Following this journey - rooting for you.
What a nice thing to say 😌 thank you so much for watching!
that maple used for the ribs does have a nice figure. Well done. Looking forward to part deux.
Awesome start! I can't wait to see the next part. I started building acoustic guitars about 18 months ago and now have built 17. Once you start you'll be hooked. Enjoy your craft.
Wow, 1 guitar a month - that’s a lot!
Can't wait! Thanks great video
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Looking forward to the second part!! Great video/editing quality too
Thanks so much!
Im waiting for part 2
Awesome!
Thanks Thomas!
Beautiful work. Thank you so much for sharing your art with us. My model airplane heart skipped a beat.
Thank you so much for the kind words!
Fantastic work and terrific video. I have built one each classical and a steel string guitars. Though not exactly a set of Lincoln Logs, they do not require the absolute precision that is needed to build a violin. I have had a violin build on my bucket list for quite some time, and I think your video will serve as my inspiration to build one and check this off my list. I will most definately be on the lookout for your next installment. 🎻👌
Thank you so much! Best of luck in your next project
Really enjoyed this video. Looking forward to part 2
Thank you Todd!
This is a great video, the essence flows particular in each fase of that fantastic art!Beautiful!❤
Great post!👌
Thank you!
Watching listening with intrigue.i built/ repaired violin mandoli guitar dulcimerve been playing since before internet you tube existed ( before that
was darkness) learning lutherie
you'll love it or never do it again , violin is one of hooman kinds greatest inventions ...Bravo , I've yet to bend
ribs or carve a top back......
Care ful with those blades. They don't apologize Bravo again
“Before that was darkness” 😂😂 thank you for the encouraging words and thanks for watching!
Can't wait to hear you playing on it) Hope you will share with us next steps
Working on it!
What a fun project. Good job.
Thanks Blake!
Parabéns pelo trabalho você tem muito talento..
Thank you friend!
Shotgun video showed up on my recommended today. I like the style of your videos; look forward to the next part of this series. Youve got a channel worth subscribing to here.
Thanks so much Uriah! I appreciate the kind words
amazing
Very cool. Coming along nicely.
Thank you!
amazeballs
Haha, thank you!
ohh, waiting for the Part 2 pleaseee!!!
May be a while but it’s coming! Thanks for watching ☺️
I'm interested in making a violin as a gift and your video is really helpful! I'd love to see part 2 ❤
That’s a lovely idea! May be a while until I’m able to post the next one, but keep an eye out!
Nice work!
Thanks bill!
❤❤❤
Nice work again.
Thanks, Simon!
Nice work.
Thank you George!
Welp... so far so good!
Thank you!
Great work
Thank you so much Dan!
FYI The shape of a violin is actually an archetype. This is a set of geometry instructions on how to lay out the violin. A major difference is in the shape of the C bouts. Strat had smaller rounder bouts while gunarie for example had longer slimmer bouts. These affect how easy it is to make the instrument “cry and sing” with warmth. Remember, Strat worked hundreds of years prior to the metric system so accurate drawings and templates are hard to find. Strat began at age 15 and worked into his late eighties. He changed his archetypes frequently in search of perfection. At the end, he went back to features of his early works.
So far you are doing an admirable job. The worst thing here are the costs of special tools like body clamps and finger planes. Thicknessing of the top and tone bar are time consuming.
Thank you so much for the info! Yes, it’s been very time consuming but rewarding.
@@KelleyMakes Look up "Men in Sheds Violin". This english gent has been making instruments for years. The back is very hard. There are islands of varying thickness with an odd island in the middle. This is to provide stiffness as the instrument is under significant stress.
I’m going to call you Stradivarius from now on. Love the video and the music! Well done. Just as badass as the gun video in a classical way 😆
🤣🤣 thank you so much lady!
Hi Kelley... I like how your using more modern tools.. looking forward for# 2 video
Thank you so much for watching!
not me, simply because I do not have them... ;-), But fortunately could be done with hand saw as well..
❤❤❤ Awesomesauce! ❤❤❤
Thanks Duncan!
You're so smart, and so skillful Kelley.
Fantastic job. I can't wait to see the rest of it.
I wonder what finish you will eventually give to the maple. You can do some pretty amazing things with maple, using "aqua fortis'... I don't know if that's appropriate for a violin, but it looks amazing on maple gun stocks on old Kentucky long guns. ❤
Will you go for a modern polyurethane finish or a more traditional shellac, or a hand rubbed oil finish?
I wonder.
Whatever you choose, I'm sure it will be beautiful.
Thanks Adam! I’m thinking of some kind of dye or pigment, probably iron oxide. And finishing with shellac and tru oil (French polishing method).
Having watched your gun stock video this video was a must.
looks really good so far . i think that smell your smelling is like when you start up a furnace or electric heater for the first time im sure it will get better . im a new subscriber cause i know by the time your done with this violin you will be hooked . this may be your first but it will not be your last . and just so you know you dont need fancy wood . local wood will work just fine . really the only thing i see the most is people use spruce for the top and maple for the sides and back . but really there are no rules . dont get hung up on rules . i will say spruce should be used for the top . just because its such a good tone wood . cant wait to see your next video on this if its out already ill be in your comments again im sure .
Thanks so much for the comment! The reason I started off with “fancy” wood is because when I’m new to something I don’t like to “bend the rules” before I really understand the nature of what I’m doing. I’ve seen people make violins/fiddles out of all kinds of wood and they sounded great! Definitely something I’ll consider in the future. That highly flamed maple is very very difficult to bend. Broke a lot of pieces before I gave up and bought a less flamed maple slab.
Great! I just received the viola poster, I want to use to make the molds. And planning to buy the materials. Very refreshing too watch someone with the same ambitious idea! You're a few chapters ahead of me. Looking forward to your next video's!
Nice! I’d like to see your viola when it’s done! Thank you for watching
Hi, Kelly, Just finished my viola (Guadagnini 1773 Cosio model) mold last week. Now preparing building the blocks. Did you progress?
@@simonevanhove9129 just seeing this comment now, how is your viola coming along? I’ve had to pause on my project to take care of my newborn, not sure when I’ll be able to post the next in the series!
@@KelleyMakes Hi Kelly, congrats for you newborn. I hope you and the little one are boh healthy and happy!
The block of my viola are in place.. one block could still use a little touch of sandpaper. 😉.. So.. preparing courage to start thinning the wood for the sides!
@@simonevanhove9129 thank you! Take the thinning process slow and practice on scrap first.
nice video, explained simply, also where accesories - mold, wood taken from. Waiting for second part... 😊. thank you.
Thank you! 😄
Did well.
Nice job! Every thing is straight and neat and looks real good. I cant tell your a beginner.
Thank you so much! I’m not a beginner to woodworking, but am very much a beginner to luthiery.
@@KelleyMakes A Luthier is nothing more than an extra fine carpenter. You are well on your way to being a Luthier. I look forward to your next video.
@@toliver66 thanks for the support 😁 my next video may not be done for a while due to personal circumstances but I have started it!
Hi KelleyMakes! I just got into a uni with an amazing wood-related Makerspace, and my eventual goal is to make a violin like you have done in this picture. I've used a bandsaw, tablesaw, and belt sander before, but not to enough of a degree that I would call my self competent enough to make something with this much precision and talent. Do you have any recommendations of channels, websites, or videos I can go to to learn more? You really are just so skilled and I'd like to also get into more into wood-making!
Hi hannah! Great question. Check out Fine Woodworking, it’s a website as well as a magazine. I’m sure your school has great instruction regarding safety and use though.
Holy shit you’re talented!
Hi again, Peter! Thank you!
Hey Kelly , hope everything is ok with you. Wondering when you will post more of this interesting build.
I'm impressed. Would it be possible for your to write the name and web address of where you bought the wood and templates? How much do you think you spend in wood, forms, and luthier tools (appreciate if you could list out each separately)? I've got a bug to try and make a violin.
Hi again, Joe! Thanks so much for watching. The form and templates can be found on eBay by searching “violin molds/templates.” The wood was purchased from carpathiantonewood. As far as how much to spend on wood and tools, it really depends. The wood I bought was in the $400-500 range including shipping. The forms and molds were about $75. I haven’t yet bought all the luthier tools for carving, but several good gouges are needed as well as tiny little thumb planes. It’s not a cheap proposition, but it’s doable over time.
@@KelleyMakes Thanks for the info. As a woodworker, I've had a feeling how much it costs to build something with good wood for hardwood furniture. I knew wood for musical instruments was of a higher quality and thus likely more expensive. The numbers help put it in perspective. The way I look at it, to make say a nightstand, with hand tools will likely take me 100 to 200 hours. GIven I have a day job and a family, it will likely take me 6 months. As such, $500 for wood that takes me 6 month to "use up" is very affordable. There are many hobbies that cost much more and just leave you with memories.
@@joeleonetti8976 that’s a good way of looking at it! It’s also something you’ll have forever.
Thanks for all.
I want to find data dimension's and patrons for make to violin.
Do you know where i will to find.
Friendly nick Sideris.
Luthier bouzouki.
Please part 2 provide we Mam please🙏🙏🙏....
Working on it!
@@KelleyMakes Thank you so much mam........
Just a couple things to note. I think traditionally the corner blocks have diagonal grain not horizontal. Personally, I mortice all my linings and not just the C-bout ones but that is a preference. Didn't hear any mention of block and or rib tapering. Kind of hard to tell but at 3:08 the blocks seem flush with one side of the mold. Is this a multi-layer mold and you removed the layer of the mold where it is flat to the blocks in order to do the linings on that side? In general, good job.
The Art of Violin Making specifies horizontal grain specifically on the corner blocks, however I know that diagonal seems more common, like you mentioned. I also remember reading that morticing ALL linings had no added benefit for a lot of extra work and I don’t think the masters did that, but I could be wrong! I kind of cheated here and I’m going to be doing the second side of linings at a later time so I could get the mold off more easily.
@@KelleyMakes Has progress stalled due to life getting in the way? Anyway, looking forward to the next videos. I'm only an amateur as well but have a bit more experience than you so if you have any questions feel free to ask.
It has indeed gotten in the way! I’m currently carving the top of the violin but it’s going to take a big backseat for a while as woodworking and taking care of a newborn aren’t very easy to do at the same time! Lol
Can you put up a link to your template supplier please? Nice vid Tks.
Search violin template on eBay
when do you post video for next part of violon making?
May not be for a little while ☺️
Hello ! Would you please tell us the measurements of blocks(height and width) , ribs(width) and linings(width) ?
Thank you !
Please refer to the book the art of violin making, they will tell you everything
🙏🙏🙏@@KelleyMakes
Is it time for part 2 yet?
Haven’t had a chance to work much on this project but I do have a couple other videos coming out soon!
Where did you look to find all the steps in depth? I can't find much.
Check out the book “the art of violin making”
Thank you so much Mrs. Kelly!@@KelleyMakes
жду видео
We’re did you get dimensions for what type of violin ?
The art of violin making, it’s a book
I know I have a recording of the music in this video, but for the life of me, I can't recall what it is. Thanks.
@@cs51762 if you’re referring to the Irish song it’s called “county down”
@@KelleyMakes I'm sorry, I should have been more specific. It's the classical piece at the very beginning. I'm looking forward to Part 2. Thanks.
@@cs51762 whoops I’m sorry I thought you had commented on a different video of mine. The classical piece in this is from Vivaldis suite, the four seasons!
Part 2 ?
Not sure when it’ll go up, but it’s in progress
when's the part 2 coming
Stay tuned!
You are a very smart and talented artist. How can I call you and write to you?
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why no part 2 😡
Thanks for watching!
Hi, where is your Part 2?
Hi randy, it’s not available yet, life has gotten in the way unfortunately!