Making a Violin (Part 1) The Blocks, Ribs & Linings, DIY
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9 ай бұрынJoin me on an exciting journey as I embark on a multi-part series dedicated to crafting a violin from scratch.
In this episode, I'll delve into the captivating world of luthiery. From selecting the finest tonewoods to meticulously cutting, bending and shaping, you'll witness every intricate step of this challenging yet rewarding process.
Whether you're a seasoned woodworker, a music enthusiast, or simply curious about the art of violin making, this series promises to be an inspiring journey.
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CHAPTERS
00:42 - Set-up & Intro to Materials
1:54 - The blocks
3:45 - Resawing the ribs
5:25 - Bending the ribs
7:45 - The linings
10:56 - Final Product
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**SAFETY DISCLAIMER**
The power tools in this video can be dangerous if not used properly. Always read and follow the manufacturer's instructions, wear appropriate safety gear, and exercise caution when operating power tools. Your safety is your responsibility, and taking the necessary precautions is essential to prevent accidents and injuries.
@michaelmcnamara7292 2 ай бұрын
I work on violins, and watch lots of luthier videos…. You definitely did your homework, and are a talented woodworker, as well as a very talented narrator and editor of the video. Bravo! It was great - now, to go watch part 2
@KelleyMakes 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Michael! I learned mostly everything from The Art of Violinmaking and online forums!
@infonet3349 Ай бұрын
Can't wait! Thanks great video
@KelleyMakes Ай бұрын
☺️
@danielarias4676 Ай бұрын
I'm interested in making a violin as a gift and your video is really helpful! I'd love to see part 2 ❤
@KelleyMakes Ай бұрын
That’s a lovely idea! May be a while until I’m able to post the next one, but keep an eye out!
@DanielMessiasSantos-gy8bk Ай бұрын
This is a great video, the essence flows particular in each fase of that fantastic art!Beautiful!❤
@Megahieron 2 ай бұрын
What a fun project. Good job.
@KelleyMakes 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Blake!
@user-pg6ck1ni6g 8 ай бұрын
Продолжайте скрипичную тему. Это очень интересно. Это просто чудо👍
@KelleyMakes 8 ай бұрын
I will continue! Thank you so much
@Soundgear4 20 күн бұрын
Great post!👌
@KelleyMakes 20 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@anthonyrenna6838 9 ай бұрын
What an amazing job. And playing the violin is a talent within itself but the fact that you can make one, you got a great gift!
@KelleyMakes 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Anthony!
@glennlopez6772 26 күн бұрын
An extraordinary person! Not having enough clamps didn't deter you. Thanks for the video!
@KelleyMakes 26 күн бұрын
Thank you Glenn!
@user-mg9uo9dk2l 9 ай бұрын
Kelley, I really enjoyed your video. Your presentation is so clear and well thought out. I am impressed that you took on such a complicated and exacting project. You have really developed your skills to be so adept at using a wide variety of tools while working through numerous steps with the blocks, ribs and linings. I am looking forward to seeing the progress as the project moves forward!
@KelleyMakes 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, art!! :)
@humuhumunukunuku6058 9 ай бұрын
Great job! What an ambitious project! Can’t wait for the next video! 👍
@KelleyMakes 9 ай бұрын
Thank you! ☺️
@cliffsandifer3877 4 ай бұрын
Watching listening with intrigue.i built/ repaired violin mandoli guitar dulcimerve been playing since before internet you tube existed ( before that was darkness) learning lutherie you'll love it or never do it again , violin is one of hooman kinds greatest inventions ...Bravo , I've yet to bend ribs or carve a top back...... Care ful with those blades. They don't apologize Bravo again
@KelleyMakes 4 ай бұрын
“Before that was darkness” 😂😂 thank you for the encouraging words and thanks for watching!
@georgefrench1907 25 күн бұрын
Nice work.
@KelleyMakes 25 күн бұрын
Thank you George!
@thediaryofasocialgal 9 ай бұрын
I played the violin 🎻 for 4 years … you did a great job!! 🎉
@KelleyMakes 9 ай бұрын
Thank you, Stephanie!
@rickoshea8138 9 ай бұрын
Kelley, this was very impressive and pleasing to watch. Your skill as video maker matches that as violin maker. Narrating over the action is more effort for you, but makes for a shorter, more pleasing and content rich video. your choice of background music is appropriate, and the fact that it is not so loud as to drown you out is appreciated. Thank you for sharing the results of your skill and effort with the world. This, from a non-musical engineer, who is more into metal work than wood work.
@KelleyMakes 9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the thoughtful comment Rick! I’ve spent the last couple years creating videos for social media for various companies and it’s gotten me acquainted with shooting, editing, music selection, etc, and I truly enjoy doing it - it’s half the fun of the project for me. Stay tuned for the next video where I create the top and bottom plates of the violin! I will get into some basic physics of sound and vibration which as an engineer you will appreciate!
@duncanmacraven4024 5 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ Awesomesauce! ❤❤❤
@KelleyMakes 5 ай бұрын
Thanks Duncan!
@user-gi2qw7ll3o 8 ай бұрын
This was a great watch. I cant wait for part 2. I am hoping you will play a little at the finish.
@KelleyMakes 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I am definitely planning on playing one of my favorite folk songs on it at the end and maybe a simple classical piece as well!
@thomasozminkowski2589 3 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@KelleyMakes 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Thomas!
@simonsu6573 7 ай бұрын
Nice work again.
@KelleyMakes 7 ай бұрын
Thanks, Simon!
@0toeknee0 9 ай бұрын
amazeballs
@KelleyMakes 9 ай бұрын
Haha, thank you!
@user-zl5uj1te6t 4 ай бұрын
Amazing! Thank you for taking the snobbery out of violin making !! Inspires more people to try.
@KelleyMakes 4 ай бұрын
Thanks Zach! I discovered a whole lot of no nonsense fiddle makers, mainly old school country people from all over the United States, while I was researching this project.
@anthonycusmano750 9 ай бұрын
Great job with the video, and what a cool project. You make it look so easy. Can't wait too see the rest.
@KelleyMakes 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Anthony! Appreciate the watch ☺️
@louisriverin2295 6 ай бұрын
Vraiment impressionnant !!! Merci
@billwessels207 3 ай бұрын
Nice work!
@KelleyMakes 3 ай бұрын
Thanks bill!
@jpjay1584 4 ай бұрын
amazing
@spamento 4 ай бұрын
WOW! Fantastic work, so good to see more women getting into woodworking and luthier work.
@KelleyMakes 4 ай бұрын
Thank you David! That means a lot.
@karzankarem3198 5 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@toliver66 5 ай бұрын
Nice job! Every thing is straight and neat and looks real good. I cant tell your a beginner.
@KelleyMakes 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m not a beginner to woodworking, but am very much a beginner to luthiery.
@toliver66 5 ай бұрын
@@KelleyMakes A Luthier is nothing more than an extra fine carpenter. You are well on your way to being a Luthier. I look forward to your next video.
@KelleyMakes 5 ай бұрын
@@toliver66 thanks for the support 😁 my next video may not be done for a while due to personal circumstances but I have started it!
@Mr6Sinner 4 ай бұрын
Shotgun video showed up on my recommended today. I like the style of your videos; look forward to the next part of this series. Youve got a channel worth subscribing to here.
@KelleyMakes 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Uriah! I appreciate the kind words
@iokarii 6 ай бұрын
nice video, explained simply, also where accesories - mold, wood taken from. Waiting for second part... 😊. thank you.
@KelleyMakes 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😄
@mjf1036 4 ай бұрын
that maple used for the ribs does have a nice figure. Well done. Looking forward to part deux.
@nanash9924 3 ай бұрын
i can't wait part2!
@Fizeeek 2 ай бұрын
You're so smart, and so skillful Kelley. Fantastic job. I can't wait to see the rest of it. I wonder what finish you will eventually give to the maple. You can do some pretty amazing things with maple, using "aqua fortis'... I don't know if that's appropriate for a violin, but it looks amazing on maple gun stocks on old Kentucky long guns. ❤ Will you go for a modern polyurethane finish or a more traditional shellac, or a hand rubbed oil finish? I wonder. Whatever you choose, I'm sure it will be beautiful.
@KelleyMakes 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Adam! I’m thinking of some kind of dye or pigment, probably iron oxide. And finishing with shellac and tru oil (French polishing method).
@adalyman773 4 ай бұрын
This process is super fascinating to me. Can’t wait for part two!
@KelleyMakes 4 ай бұрын
Thank you Ada! Working on it
@brandonrussell8306 4 ай бұрын
Looking forward to the second part!! Great video/editing quality too
@KelleyMakes 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@diydarkmatter 6 ай бұрын
looks really good so far . i think that smell your smelling is like when you start up a furnace or electric heater for the first time im sure it will get better . im a new subscriber cause i know by the time your done with this violin you will be hooked . this may be your first but it will not be your last . and just so you know you dont need fancy wood . local wood will work just fine . really the only thing i see the most is people use spruce for the top and maple for the sides and back . but really there are no rules . dont get hung up on rules . i will say spruce should be used for the top . just because its such a good tone wood . cant wait to see your next video on this if its out already ill be in your comments again im sure .
@KelleyMakes 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the comment! The reason I started off with “fancy” wood is because when I’m new to something I don’t like to “bend the rules” before I really understand the nature of what I’m doing. I’ve seen people make violins/fiddles out of all kinds of wood and they sounded great! Definitely something I’ll consider in the future. That highly flamed maple is very very difficult to bend. Broke a lot of pieces before I gave up and bought a less flamed maple slab.
@simonevanhove9129 7 ай бұрын
Great! I just received the viola poster, I want to use to make the molds. And planning to buy the materials. Very refreshing too watch someone with the same ambitious idea! You're a few chapters ahead of me. Looking forward to your next video's!
@KelleyMakes 7 ай бұрын
Nice! I’d like to see your viola when it’s done! Thank you for watching
@simonevanhove9129 2 ай бұрын
Hi, Kelly, Just finished my viola (Guadagnini 1773 Cosio model) mold last week. Now preparing building the blocks. Did you progress?
@danmcguire3030 8 ай бұрын
Great work
@KelleyMakes 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Dan!
@bolerobolino7018 8 ай бұрын
Parabéns pelo trabalho você tem muito talento..
@KelleyMakes 8 ай бұрын
Thank you friend!
@devmeistersuperprecision4155 Ай бұрын
FYI The shape of a violin is actually an archetype. This is a set of geometry instructions on how to lay out the violin. A major difference is in the shape of the C bouts. Strat had smaller rounder bouts while gunarie for example had longer slimmer bouts. These affect how easy it is to make the instrument “cry and sing” with warmth. Remember, Strat worked hundreds of years prior to the metric system so accurate drawings and templates are hard to find. Strat began at age 15 and worked into his late eighties. He changed his archetypes frequently in search of perfection. At the end, he went back to features of his early works. So far you are doing an admirable job. The worst thing here are the costs of special tools like body clamps and finger planes. Thicknessing of the top and tone bar are time consuming.
@KelleyMakes Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the info! Yes, it’s been very time consuming but rewarding.
@devemch7851 Ай бұрын
@@KelleyMakes Look up "Men in Sheds Violin". This english gent has been making instruments for years. The back is very hard. There are islands of varying thickness with an odd island in the middle. This is to provide stiffness as the instrument is under significant stress.
@jaroslavhort4624 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful work. Thank you so much for sharing your art with us. My model airplane heart skipped a beat.
@KelleyMakes 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words!
@tonys2615 4 ай бұрын
Awesome start! I can't wait to see the next part. I started building acoustic guitars about 18 months ago and now have built 17. Once you start you'll be hooked. Enjoy your craft.
@KelleyMakes 4 ай бұрын
Wow, 1 guitar a month - that’s a lot!
@Bob1Mack 3 ай бұрын
Welp... so far so good!
@KelleyMakes 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@padredemishijos12 2 ай бұрын
Did well.
@johannviolista 3 ай бұрын
ohh, waiting for the Part 2 pleaseee!!!
@KelleyMakes 3 ай бұрын
May be a while but it’s coming! Thanks for watching ☺️
@toddanderson2321 4 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this video. Looking forward to part 2
@KelleyMakes 4 ай бұрын
Thank you Todd!
@danarenodano7373 8 ай бұрын
Very cool. Coming along nicely.
@KelleyMakes 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@riccardo-964 8 ай бұрын
Following this journey - rooting for you.
@KelleyMakes 8 ай бұрын
What a nice thing to say 😌 thank you so much for watching!
@oemytech 3 ай бұрын
Having watched your gun stock video this video was a must.
@42353452 4 ай бұрын
Can't wait to hear you playing on it) Hope you will share with us next steps
@KelleyMakes 4 ай бұрын
Working on it!
@user-ee6jw8sf6p 7 ай бұрын
Hi Kelley... I like how your using more modern tools.. looking forward for# 2 video
@KelleyMakes 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@iokarii 6 ай бұрын
not me, simply because I do not have them... ;-), But fortunately could be done with hand saw as well..
@kasiaweglarz2852 9 ай бұрын
I’m going to call you Stradivarius from now on. Love the video and the music! Well done. Just as badass as the gun video in a classical way 😆
@KelleyMakes 9 ай бұрын
🤣🤣 thank you so much lady!
@joeleonetti8976 9 ай бұрын
I'm impressed. Would it be possible for your to write the name and web address of where you bought the wood and templates? How much do you think you spend in wood, forms, and luthier tools (appreciate if you could list out each separately)? I've got a bug to try and make a violin.
@KelleyMakes 9 ай бұрын
Hi again, Joe! Thanks so much for watching. The form and templates can be found on eBay by searching “violin molds/templates.” The wood was purchased from carpathiantonewood. As far as how much to spend on wood and tools, it really depends. The wood I bought was in the $400-500 range including shipping. The forms and molds were about $75. I haven’t yet bought all the luthier tools for carving, but several good gouges are needed as well as tiny little thumb planes. It’s not a cheap proposition, but it’s doable over time.
@joeleonetti8976 9 ай бұрын
@@KelleyMakes Thanks for the info. As a woodworker, I've had a feeling how much it costs to build something with good wood for hardwood furniture. I knew wood for musical instruments was of a higher quality and thus likely more expensive. The numbers help put it in perspective. The way I look at it, to make say a nightstand, with hand tools will likely take me 100 to 200 hours. GIven I have a day job and a family, it will likely take me 6 months. As such, $500 for wood that takes me 6 month to "use up" is very affordable. There are many hobbies that cost much more and just leave you with memories.
@KelleyMakes 9 ай бұрын
@@joeleonetti8976 that’s a good way of looking at it! It’s also something you’ll have forever.
@SigCross 9 ай бұрын
Holy shit you’re talented!
@KelleyMakes 9 ай бұрын
Hi again, Peter! Thank you!
@SigCross 4 ай бұрын
Hey Kelly , hope everything is ok with you. Wondering when you will post more of this interesting build.
@DrTodd13 15 күн бұрын
Just a couple things to note. I think traditionally the corner blocks have diagonal grain not horizontal. Personally, I mortice all my linings and not just the C-bout ones but that is a preference. Didn't hear any mention of block and or rib tapering. Kind of hard to tell but at 3:08 the blocks seem flush with one side of the mold. Is this a multi-layer mold and you removed the layer of the mold where it is flat to the blocks in order to do the linings on that side? In general, good job.
@KelleyMakes 15 күн бұрын
The Art of Violin Making specifies horizontal grain specifically on the corner blocks, however I know that diagonal seems more common, like you mentioned. I also remember reading that morticing ALL linings had no added benefit for a lot of extra work and I don’t think the masters did that, but I could be wrong! I kind of cheated here and I’m going to be doing the second side of linings at a later time so I could get the mold off more easily.
@DrTodd13 15 күн бұрын
@@KelleyMakes Has progress stalled due to life getting in the way? Anyway, looking forward to the next videos. I'm only an amateur as well but have a bit more experience than you so if you have any questions feel free to ask.
@KelleyMakes 14 күн бұрын
It has indeed gotten in the way! I’m currently carving the top of the violin but it’s going to take a big backseat for a while as woodworking and taking care of a newborn aren’t very easy to do at the same time! Lol
@vinodallinoneyt8769 4 ай бұрын
Please part 2 provide we Mam please🙏🙏🙏....
@KelleyMakes 4 ай бұрын
Working on it!
@vinodallinoneyt8769 4 ай бұрын
@@KelleyMakes Thank you so much mam........
@sm9846 4 ай бұрын
Hello ! Would you please tell us the measurements of blocks(height and width) , ribs(width) and linings(width) ? Thank you !
@KelleyMakes 4 ай бұрын
Please refer to the book the art of violin making, they will tell you everything
@sm9846 4 ай бұрын
🙏🙏🙏@@KelleyMakes
@Mariolio7 5 ай бұрын
Where did you look to find all the steps in depth? I can't find much.
@KelleyMakes 5 ай бұрын
Check out the book “the art of violin making”
@Mariolio7 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Mrs. Kelly!@@KelleyMakes
@user-hp8gi9kf9c 13 күн бұрын
when do you post video for next part of violon making?
@KelleyMakes 13 күн бұрын
May not be for a little while ☺️
@Jeff034 4 ай бұрын
Can you put up a link to your template supplier please? Nice vid Tks.
@KelleyMakes 4 ай бұрын
Search violin template on eBay
@degeweldige5580 3 ай бұрын
Is it time for part 2 yet?
@KelleyMakes 3 ай бұрын
Haven’t had a chance to work much on this project but I do have a couple other videos coming out soon!
@Anon-mk4ms 24 күн бұрын
Part 2 ?
@KelleyMakes 23 күн бұрын
Not sure when it’ll go up, but it’s in progress
@user-fm6cs9or8k 4 ай бұрын
жду видео
@akshaybhardwaj1505 2 ай бұрын
when's the part 2 coming
@KelleyMakes 2 ай бұрын
Stay tuned!
@user-xn4oq8yr3v 3 ай бұрын
You are a very smart and talented artist. How can I call you and write to you?
@ocoro174 Ай бұрын
why no part 2 😡
@KelleyMakes Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!