jdowning - 3-9-2007 at 02:32 PM
Now that I am getting back into stringed instrument making/repairing after a break of several years, I thought that this article that I wrote a number
of years ago might be of interest to those who - like me - enjoy making their own lutherie tools (but who do not care to figure in their own time into
the cost of making them!)
This is a little brass purfling cutter (for want of a better name) - used to cut the channel for edge bandings on oud, lute or guitar soundboards. It
is quite easy to make involving a little hand filing work and straightforward soft soldering.
jdowning - 3-9-2007 at 02:36 PM
....... and here is an 'exploded' sketch of the cutter and an image of the completed unit.
Jameel - 3-10-2007 at 06:30 AM
Nice post j. I've always wanted to make one. I'm also considering making the cutters from Lundberg's book, which are more lute-specific and seem to do
the job more predictably than this design. I always thought a more low and wide shape would hug the edge better than a tall and skinny shape.
jdowning - 3-10-2007 at 08:53 AM
Thanks Jameel - yes, a 'low profile' cutter would be an improvement for ouds or lutes. This design is more for violin makers but still works OK. Of
course, if you don't have time to make one, similar tools can be purchased for about $30 US.
I really must purchase the Lundberg book.
riadh.3oud - 3-11-2007 at 07:42 AM
thanks i will use to make one