Violin Forum/Message Board

I am now convinced that I should permanently glue the fingerboard. I wouldnt feel comfortable about gluing and reglueing the same wood joint multiple times. Thanks

Thanks again for all the help.

Thanks for your replies. If I decide to glue the fingerboard permanently how do I varnish underneath the fingerboard once the violin is finished?

I am about to glue the fingerboard to the neck so I can start to shape the rest of the neck. I was wondering, what is the preferred method of gluing the fingerboard? Should I temporarily glue it so I ...

Thanks once again for your responses.

If I were to leave the rib height the same all the way around the violin would there be any side effects? I am afraid of taking off to much material when I tr ...

What is the purpose for the tapper in rib heights from the back to the front of the violin?

Thankyou for your great help. I think I will use the dimensions from the Prier violins on that website.

Hi, I am working on my first violin and I was wondering what the rib height on a 4/4 violin should be? I heard 30-31.5 mm? Also is the rib height the same at the upper and lower bouts?