First Cello Build

[Karl Wicklund]

Thanks for posting this! How does the tool work to draw the topo lines?

[Bob Francis]

These posts are great lessons Tom!
Thanks

[Tom Griffin]

Thanks for posting this! How does the tool work to draw the topo lines?

There is a fixed stylus in lower position of the fixture and a pencil that can be set at different distances from it. By dragging the fixture around the edge of the cello with the pencil set at various heights, a series of topographic lines are created. They make any variations in the profile very apparent.

Tom

[Tom Griffin]

These posts are great lessons Tom!
Thanks

Thanks Bob,

I just started cutting the grooves for the purfling, so I will be posting some content on that procedure shortly.

Tom

[Bryan Bear]

I agree, I like this thread a lot!

[Eric Knapp]

Wow, when machinists retire...

Great work.

-Eric