Watch expert Luthiers share their skills in this series of 'howto' videos. We are very grateful to them for giving their time to both LSF-UK and our trainees around the world. Special thanks to John Milnes for making the videos!
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How to sharpen tools
How to assess a violin
How to fit a violin bridge
How to fit a cello bridge
How to shape a fingerboard
How to fit a violin peg
How fit to spiral bushing
How to rehair a bow
How to do a silk bow lapping
How to fit a new thumb band
How to fit a new pearl eye
How to fix an unstable frog
How to glue a fingerboard without any clamps!
more clever stuff!
Thinking 'outside the box'. We needed a 3/4 cello bridge but only had a 4/4 one.
Candle-powered glue pot OK, its only a glue pot but it works REALLY WELL and has rescued us on at least eight missions when the power has failed. Its such a simple idea and can be made in 20 minutes from everyday objects - nice!