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 Topic: Picture of the day |
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| J. Goldsmith Strings Replies: 353 Views: 278068 |
 Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 3:29 am Subject: Picture of the day |
| I just got it now that you and Melvin share the same last name, cool!
Melvin has been a really helpful presence on the forums over the years. I like seeing you doing things that develope your eye a ... |
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| Topic: Picture of the day |
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| J. Goldsmith Strings Replies: 353 Views: 278068 |
Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 4:58 pm Subject: Picture of the day |
| How far away is Melvin? He would be an excellent resource. If I were in your place, I would do whatever is necessary to get his input, if he is willing to give it.
Seriously... I haven't spoken ... |
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| Topic: Picture of the day |
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| J. Goldsmith Strings Replies: 353 Views: 278068 |
Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 12:07 pm Subject: Picture of the day |
You really think it's good? I look at it and I think 'oh if only I'd done this and that', but i suppose it would look worse to me haha  thanks for the encouragement ct, i really appreciate it.
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| Topic: Picture of the day |
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| J. Goldsmith Strings Replies: 353 Views: 278068 |
Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 12:48 pm Subject: Picture of the day |
| I've only used a gouge so far. The eyes are a bit messy because I carved the last turn too low but I think I can clean it up. I need to figure out how to sharpen a scraper then I'm good to go!
Than ... |
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| Topic: Picture of the day |
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| J. Goldsmith Strings Replies: 353 Views: 278068 |
Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 8:14 am Subject: Picture of the day |
| I've got a friend popping down to where I live to show me how to sharpen soon. I already know how to sharpen chisels and plane blades, but he's giving me an advanced lesson in all tools.
And thank ... |
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| Topic: Picture of the day |
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| J. Goldsmith Strings Replies: 353 Views: 278068 |
Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 1:18 pm Subject: Picture of the day |
| Further progress on my first violin scroll.
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r555/Josiah_Goldsmith/DSC_0156.jpghttp://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r555/Josiah_Goldsmith/DSC_0144.jpg |
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| Topic: A new violin picture for today |
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| J. Goldsmith Strings Replies: 8 Views: 9518 |
Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 1:54 pm Subject: A new violin picture for today |
| http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r555/Josiah_Goldsmith/DSC_0130.jpghttp://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r555/Josiah_Goldsmith/DSC_0124.jpg
I'm taking a break from the violin calligraphy, but here ... |
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| Topic: Picture of the day |
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| J. Goldsmith Strings Replies: 353 Views: 278068 |
Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 1:51 pm Subject: Picture of the day |
| I think this classifies as a picture of the day: my first violin scroll.
It's not finished yet, and I didn't decide on the outline (The template I was given was like that), but you get the idea! ... |
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| Topic: The ESSENTIAL tools of violin making |
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| J. Goldsmith Strings Replies: 30 Views: 34456 |
Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 12:49 pm Subject: The ESSENTIAL tools of violin making |
| Hi,
Near Eastbourne, east Sussex. My advice is to chat with Chris from Cambridge violin makers, he runs a summer workshop but if you can't make it (like I couldn't) they're very helpful anyway. In ... |
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| Topic: A new violin picture for today |
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| J. Goldsmith Strings Replies: 8 Views: 9518 |
Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:54 pm Subject: A new violin picture for today |
| Nice, I like your style.
I'm doing some violin-related calligraphy. Nothing finished yet, but getting there Thank you Mr. J Goldsmith, I would love to see some of this when you're done. ... |
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| Topic: A new violin picture for today |
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| J. Goldsmith Strings Replies: 8 Views: 9518 |
Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 4:43 am Subject: A new violin picture for today |
| Nice, I like your style.
I'm doing some violin-related calligraphy. Nothing finished yet, but getting there |
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| Topic: The ESSENTIAL tools of violin making |
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| J. Goldsmith Strings Replies: 30 Views: 34456 |
Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2013 1:54 pm Subject: The ESSENTIAL tools of violin making |
| make some sawdust!!
And so I shall!  |
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| Topic: The ESSENTIAL tools of violin making |
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| J. Goldsmith Strings Replies: 30 Views: 34456 |
Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:38 am Subject: The ESSENTIAL tools of violin making |
| A lot's happened since I last posted this.
Recently, I contacted a violin maker. We got to chatting on Facebook, and we talked about my first violin. This guy/gal (who shall remain anonymous unless ... |
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| Topic: Picture of the day |
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| J. Goldsmith Strings Replies: 353 Views: 278068 |
Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 3:21 am Subject: Picture of the day |
| Wow, what a pretty piece of wood! | |
| Topic: The ESSENTIAL tools of violin making |
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| J. Goldsmith Strings Replies: 30 Views: 34456 |
Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 12:44 pm Subject: New tools |
| I picked up the tools today. Anyone got any idea what the jigs are?
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r555/Josiah_Goldsmith/DSC_0138.jpghttp://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r555/Josiah_Goldsmith/D ... |
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