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Maker of Violins, Violas and Cellos

Violin Making Step by Step By Don Orr


9. Gluing remainder of ribs to blocks


10. Ribs all glued in place


11. Maple back outline sawn out


 12.  Top roughly sawn out


 13. Cradle carved from basswood to hold the violin plates firmly while being worked


14. Forming rough arching of back


15. Plates temporarily glued to ribs with clamps


16. Both plates temporarily glued to ribs

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