Will’s Blog Posts:
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The spreader fell out of the frog on my chamber group cellist’s bow. Now she has a new spreader in her frog. The past few days I’ve been very busy working on the CNC models for my new viola. This consist primarily of computer work and machining. Today I thought would be it nice to focus on some actual handson Craftsmanship. I’m also going to do a little varnishing before I get back to the computer modeling. Craftsmanship is so much more rewarding
The spreader fell out of the frog on my chamber group cellist’s bow. Now she has a new spreader in her frog. The past few days I’ve been very busy working on the CNC models for my new viola. This consist primarily of computer work and machining. Today I thought would be it nice to…
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The 1727 Strad Cassavetti viola mold has been milled. The plates seamed, the viola is underway
The 1727 Strad Cassavetti viola mold has been milled. The plates seamed, the viola is underway. #violacassavetti #jacksonville #brunswick #savannah #saintaugustine #violin #violinmaker #violin #viola #cnc
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This morning I started up the CNC machine to work on the mold for the Casavetti viola. The CNC software would not start. After digging through Linux log files and linuxcnc configuration files it became apparent that the game controller which gives me manual control of the CNC machine was not working. I moved the cables around on the USB controllers and then noticed that one of the cables had been chewed by my lovely cat Oliver. If I wasn’t already a computer expert and former electrician this CNC thing would be such a waste of time and money. I begin to wonder if I should just stick to my 17th-century tools.. Oh, by the way, Oliver is still healthy and enjoying watching me work. That darned cat
This morning I started up the CNC machine to work on the mold for the Casavetti viola. The CNC software would not start. After digging through Linux log files and linuxcnc configuration files it became apparent that the game controller which gives me manual control of the CNC machine was not working. I moved the…
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Looking west at the intercostal from my Nieghbors yard. The rain was pelting horizontal. Blustery but only small limbs down on the ground! Yeah
Looking west at the intercostal from my Nieghbors yard. The rain was pelting horizontal. Blustery but only small limbs down on the ground! Yeah #ameliaisland
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Violin Ivan top plate
Violin Ivan top plate. #violinivan #violin #violinmaker #luthier #jacksonville #brunswick #savannah #saintaugustine #ameliaisland
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Violin Ivan top plate
Violin Ivan top plate. #violinivan #violin #violinmaker #luthier #jacksonville #brunswick #savannah #saintaugustine #ameliaisland
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Violin Ivan, balsam ground with Medullary lines highlighted. One more application of Greek Pitch Gold, then color coats
Violin Ivan, balsam ground with Medullary lines highlighted. One more application of Greek Pitch Gold, then color coats. #violinivan #violin #luthier #violinmaker #ameliaisland #saintaugustine #savannah #brunswick #jacksonville
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Home on Amelia island… Contemplating violin making…. “Nature is the highest art.” Emily Dickinson
Home on Amelia island… Contemplating violin making…. “Nature is the highest art.” Emily Dickinson
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Scroll crack repair on the “A” tuning peg. Shim, maple bushings, varnish touch up. Better than new
Scroll crack repair on the “A” tuning peg. Shim, maple bushings, varnish touch up. Better than new. #luthier #violinmaker #violinrepair #jacksonville #stmarys #brunswick #savannah #saintaugustine
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Oliver my violin making bench cat
Oliver my violin making bench cat. #ameliaisland #fernandinabeach #stmarys #brunswick #savannah #violinmaker #luthier