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John Cadd Super Member
Joined: 23 Jul 2009 Posts: 849 Location: Hoylake
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:23 pm Post subject: Correct (?) way to release the ferrule ( metal sleeve ). |
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On awkward component to move on a bow is the small silver ferrule that controls the shape of the bow hair.
I don`t know how the experts do it but my way is effective.
Wrap some leather around the ferrule.Hold the sides ( outer edges) with a molegrip.
Adjust the grip carefully so that no distortion takes place.Once you have a secure grip a wiggling movement will free the ferrule without any scratches.Never try to use a sharp edge as this will ruin the ferrule or the mother of pearl or both. I always regarded the molegrip as the bodgers tool but the way they keep a tight hold without hand pressure is a real bonus. |
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Jack Rushing Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 170
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:05 am Post subject: |
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Good Tip. I guess your way is as good as any, so long as you don't scar
up, or break anything. I believe your Molegrip Pliers are about the same
thing that we call ViseGrip Pliers. I use a Craftsman RoboGrip. I like to
control the amount of pressure applied, while removing the ferrule.
By the way, what is a Bodger?
Cheers. |
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John Cadd Super Member
Joined: 23 Jul 2009 Posts: 849 Location: Hoylake
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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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Jack Molegrip .They have a lever to set a position and not slip until the lever is released.Would you call that a cam action?
A bodger was originally a chair leg maker working on green wood. The modern meaning is someone who takes short cuts to do a job. He doesn`t really care what it looks like.If it breaks after he`s gone it`s somebody else`s problem.
I was in Wales one day and saw a "good" bodge.The farm gate was closed with a length of twine tied to an old chimney pot that rolled down a slope and pulled the gate closed.Very low tech.But not really a bodge.
Think more of a damaged car body "expertly" repaired with gaffer tape.A plastic shopping bag to replace the glass would complete the "ensemble". |
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John Cadd Super Member
Joined: 23 Jul 2009 Posts: 849 Location: Hoylake
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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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I double checked .Molegrip=Vicegrip. No real difference between them.
For this particular job the Vicegrip is the best shape .
All it has to do is overcome a small wooden wedge.No real resistance but ,for a beginner, or a humble player a chance to do a bit of damage. |
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Jack Rushing Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:45 am Post subject: |
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Amezcua, Thanks. Your explanation of a Bodger is very interesting. I didn't
know that. If it was a car, instead of a violin or furniture, we would call this
type of worker a Shade Tree Mechanic. |
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F-holelvR Junior Member
Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Posts: 4 Location: Orange County, CA.
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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If you are able to remove the ferrule wedge your 2 fingers should do just fine. |
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John Cadd Super Member
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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F-holevr (Sounds like a Honda motorcycle ) Yes if you can get hold of a bit of the wedge that`s fine.That`s if you`re lucky.
Jack Rushing Nice poetic phrase ,Shade tree mechanic.
I knew a Scouser once who nicknamed one of those--He called him "Cobweb " because he was always hanging around in corners.
Scouser =Liverpudlian. |
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