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Art of Violin Making: PTE Describe Image practice questions

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Wood Density for Instrument Components

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Wood Density by Instrument Component (kg/m3). Density: Spruce Top Plate 420, Maple Back Plate 610, Maple Ribs 590, Ebony Fingerboard 1150.

Wood Density by Instrument Component (kg/m3)
04008001,2001,6002,000Spruce Top PlateMaple Back PlateMaple RibsEbony Fingerboard
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Spruce Top PlateMaple Back PlateMaple RibsEbony Fingerboard
Density4206105901,150

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Rib Structure Assembly Sequence

Rib Structure Assembly Sequence. Stage 1: Prepare wooden internal mould. Stage 2: Bend maple ribs using heat. Stage 3: Glue corner blocks to mould. Stage 4: Attach ribs to corner blocks. Stage 5: Fix spruce linings to edges. Stage 6: Level rib assembly surface.

Rib Structure Assembly Sequence
  1. 1.Prepare wooden internal mould
  2. 2.Bend maple ribs using heat
  3. 3.Glue corner blocks to mould
  4. 4.Attach ribs to corner blocks
  5. 5.Fix spruce linings to edges
  6. 6.Level rib assembly surface
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Drying Time for Natural Resins

Drying Time for Natural Resins (hours). Spirit Varnish: Coat 1 2, Coat 2 3, Coat 3 4, Coat 4 6, Coat 5 8. Oil Varnish: Coat 1 24, Coat 2 28, Coat 3 34, Coat 4 42, Coat 5 50.

Drying Time for Natural Resins (hours)
01020304050Coat 1Coat 2Coat 3Coat 4Coat 5
  • Spirit Varnish
  • Oil Varnish
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Coat 1Coat 2Coat 3Coat 4Coat 5
Spirit Varnish23468
Oil Varnish2428344250
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Violin Workshop Floor Layout

Violin Workshop Floor Layout, north at the top. Timber Storage in the north-west, Rough Milling in the north, Assembly Bench in the north-east, Varnish Room in the south-west, Drying Cabinet in the south, Final Setup in the south-east.

Violin Workshop Floor Layout
TimberStorageRough MillingAssemblyBenchVarnish RoomDryingCabinetFinal SetupN

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