| BASIC TOOL COLLECTION FOR VIOLIN / CELLO REPAIR |
REFERENCE BOOKS: "Useful Measurements For Violin Makers" Both of these books, by Henry Strobel, are excellent references for any violin shop. They are not too advanced or in-depth, yet contain a wealth of information that no luthier should be without! |
List of Tools: The following list reflects the basic tools required to perform a set-up adjustment on a violin or cello. Your choice of tools may vary somewhat, depending on your skill level, experience, etc. |
Peg shaper and reamer for both violin and cello |
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| violin reamer - | 730502 | ||
| violin shaper - | 730102 | ||
| cello reamer - | 730601 | ||
| cello shaper - | 730203 | ||
| cello endpin reamer - | 730700 | ||
Large and Small German steel knife |
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| small knife - | 700301 | ||
| large knife - | 700305 | ||
Soundpost setter for violin and cello |
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| violin - | 700101 | ||
| cello - | 700101-C | ||
Soundpost Retrievers |
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| violin - | 700108 | ||
| cello - | 700109 | ||
A 6 inch or smaller planer from a hardware store for fingerboards |
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Stanley #102 planer or larger 6" Stanley |
Check your local hardware store! | ||
Standard files, one course and one fine |
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| course file - | 705192 | ||
| fine file - | 705078 | ||
Several needle files for nut slotting on violin and cello |
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| For the E stings on violin - | T-2452 | ||
| general use - | 705044 | ||
Hide glue |
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| hide glue - | G50 | ||
Assembly clamps for violin and cello |
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| violin - | 705700 | ||
| cello - | 705701 | ||
| Bow Rehairing Clamp | |||
| Bow Rehairing Clamp - | 706302 |