tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699728028213730808.post7411358960894275055..comments2023-07-08T05:36:54.653-06:00Comments on The Bluegrass Shack: American Fiddle RepairChris Talleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07599208807629780810noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699728028213730808.post-48158369662678906842010-08-15T15:46:48.754-06:002010-08-15T15:46:48.754-06:00Keith - Don't ever use alcohol on a fiddle. I...Keith - Don't ever use alcohol on a fiddle. It can act exactly like stripper on some kinds of varnish or shellac. I encourage you to take some classes on fiddle repair. There are several good schools that offer summer programs for one or two weeks. This way you'll get good guidance and not just any person's comments or ideas off the internet. I think you would really enjoy something like this!Chris Talleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07599208807629780810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699728028213730808.post-52345695379163933482010-08-12T11:48:53.639-06:002010-08-12T11:48:53.639-06:00thanks a million for the great photos and descript...thanks a million for the great photos and descriptions of your fiddle repair. I'm intrested in learning fiddle repair and would greatly appreciate any guidance or reference you might be willing to provide.<br /><br />I've only just begun to take the backs off of two old fiddles. I'm guessing they don't have hide glue because the hot wet knife method isn't making much of an impact. After injecting the seam with alcohol we had some limited success with a hammer and knife. <br /><br />Thanks in advance for your time. <br /><br />want to learn more...<br /><br />keith rowellKeith Rowellhttp://www.mindspring.com/~rowell/keith.htmlnoreply@blogger.com