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Violon Society of America annual convention. A wonderful meeting of violin and bow makers, repair professionals, dealers, and instrument shops. So much to learn, so much to absorb, so much enjoyment in this fascinating Violin world. #violinmaker #violin #violinsocietyofamerica

Last evening we had a tremendous concert with the Riverside Orchestra in New York City. After the concert Sinda and I enjoyed a wonderful gathering with friends I had met last summer in Asheville, North Carolina at the Swannanoa Chamber Music Workshop. This was the first public concert for my violin George. #violingeorge #violinist #orchestraconcert…

House of Time Baroque concert with period instruments this evening. Bliss Simply Musical Bliss. #violin #violinist #NYC #baroque #violinmaker#classicalmusic #chambermusic

Juliet F-holes cut. Let my eyes rest then compare tomorrow to the Original Betts CAT Scan images. #violinJuliet #violin #violinmaker #luthier #NYC #ameliaisland #northFlorida

F-Hole eyes are cut. #violinJuliet #violinmaker #ameliaisland #NYC #violin #northFlorida

Practicing…. #violin #violinGeorge #NewYork #NYC #RiversideOrchestra #violinmaker #ameliaisland

Bravo to David Aaron Carpenter #davidaaroncarpenter!!! Lauren Sarah Carpenter, Sean Avram Carpenter and the Salome Chamber Orchestra. Wonderful concert at the Metropolitan Museum #metmuseum. The Paganini was breathtaking!!! #viola #violist #NYC #NewYork #violin #violinist #chambermusic

Rehearsal with the Riverside Orchestra. Upcoming concert–Nov 6th, 7:30 pm– BEETHOVEN, SCHUBERT, REINECKE & MOZART St. Paul & St. Andrew United Methodist Church UWS NYC #violinist #violin #RiversideOrchestra #nyc #violonmaker
Pin holes for Juliet's F-holes. #violin #luthier #violinJuliet #savannah #saintAugustine #stmarys #jacksonville #northFlorida #NYC #violinmaker #violinist A photo posted by William Howery (@howeryviolins) on Oct 18, 2015 at 5:17pm PDT
Laying out the F-holes on Juliet. Juliet's model is from Steve Sirrs CAT scan of the Betts Strad. These F-hole printouts came straight from the Betts model. There was a little distortion due to the flat printout and the actual plate arching, but the fit is pretty good! Maybe next time I'll have my apprentice…