19:31 Restringing the Cello, these strings appear to be some kind of Flatwound strings. Fun fact Bowed Stringed instruments use Flatwound strings which came as early as 1874 by Hamilton. They were originally designed to replace the Gut strings on Bowed Stringed instruments because 1) they last many times as long, 2) they hold tune better, & 3) the flat surface increases the contact area w/ the bow giving you faster bow response.
Thanks Paul, another awesome job. Again, very interested that you used linen as a substitute for cleats. Another channel I watch; when bending guitar sides, the guy first epoxies on a piece of linen on the “stretched” side of the bend, to prevent the wood fibers from breaking. I can see how the linen, as it doesn’t stretch, is a great replacement for cleats, which you obviously would install with the grain perpendicular to the soundboard grain, wouldn’t “stretch” either. Genius idea to save some money for the school. Sorry, I guess I do get rather long winded, but hey, I’m old!
Hey Rick, thankyou! Yes the linen is a good substitute, interesting to hear how other luthiers use it. I enjoy your interaction and interest mate, so keep the long comments coming! That's what I started the channel for👍.
19:31 Restringing the Cello, these strings appear to be some kind of Flatwound strings. Fun fact Bowed Stringed instruments use Flatwound strings which came as early as 1874 by Hamilton. They were originally designed to replace the Gut strings on Bowed Stringed instruments because 1) they last many times as long, 2) they hold tune better, & 3) the flat surface increases the contact area w/ the bow giving you faster bow response.
Thank you Paul for part 2 have been waiting for it
Your welcome!! Geez your fast off the mark, I only just got it up!!
Thanks Paul, another awesome job. Again, very interested that you used linen as a substitute for cleats.
Another channel I watch; when bending guitar sides, the guy first epoxies on a piece of linen on the “stretched” side of the bend, to prevent the wood fibers from breaking.
I can see how the linen, as it doesn’t stretch, is a great replacement for cleats, which you obviously would install with the grain perpendicular to the soundboard grain, wouldn’t “stretch” either.
Genius idea to save some money for the school.
Sorry, I guess I do get rather long winded, but hey, I’m old!
Please keep the vids coming, I really enjoy them!
Hey Rick, thankyou! Yes the linen is a good substitute, interesting to hear how other luthiers use it. I enjoy your interaction and interest mate, so keep the long comments coming! That's what I started the channel for👍.
I used slice of drywall mesh tape... the open weave seemed to make sense along with the strength of the nylon.... awesome videos.....