Building the "Stumpwater" fiddle - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-28T21:45:27Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/building-the-stumpwater-fiddle?groupUrl=cbfiddles&commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A1409608&groupId=2592684%3AGroup%3A78414&feed=yes&xn_auth=noJust stumbled upon this threa…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2014-02-08:2592684:Comment:18872502014-02-08T05:13:22.194ZGipson Fat Fingers Shoemakerhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/GipsonShoemakerIII
<p>Just stumbled upon this thread and was eagerly following progress and saddened that there aren't any finished pics. Can you update and let us know how things turned out? Would love to see a video to hear this bad boy as well. Love the name of the fiddle too!</p>
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<p>Just stumbled upon this thread and was eagerly following progress and saddened that there aren't any finished pics. Can you update and let us know how things turned out? Would love to see a video to hear this bad boy as well. Love the name of the fiddle too!</p>
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RE: Tuning pegs:…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2013-07-28:2592684:Comment:16572332013-07-28T05:37:24.857ZAl Lyonshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/AlLyons
<p><span>Hey gang,</span></p>
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<p><span>RE: Tuning pegs:</span></p>
<p><span>I learned a long time ago, when I'm making sawdust...Sometimes you are able to complete parts of the construction with beauty and grace...Other times, well, there are no mistakes, just those steps that show character and home-made authenticity,,,That said, the tuning pegs are on my home-made fiddle...…</span></p>
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<p><span>Hey gang,</span></p>
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<p><span>RE: Tuning pegs:</span></p>
<p><span>I learned a long time ago, when I'm making sawdust...Sometimes you are able to complete parts of the construction with beauty and grace...Other times, well, there are no mistakes, just those steps that show character and home-made authenticity,,,That said, the tuning pegs are on my home-made fiddle...</span></p>
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<p>Keep on sawin'! I'll keep ya' posted!</p>
<p>AL</p> Hey Gang,
Here's progress:…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2013-03-02:2592684:Comment:14593362013-03-02T04:45:53.838ZAl Lyonshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/AlLyons
<p>Hey Gang,</p>
<p>Here's progress:</p>
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<p>I'll keep you posted.…</p>
<p>Hey Gang,</p>
<p>Here's progress:</p>
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<p>I'll keep you posted.</p>
<p>AL</p> ...And here we're gluing the…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2013-02-25:2592684:Comment:14529272013-02-25T18:59:37.222ZAl Lyonshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/AlLyons
<p>...And here we're gluing the neck into the box.…</p>
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<p>...And here we're gluing the neck into the box.</p>
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<p>AL.</p> Hi Gang,
Here we are gluing…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2013-02-25:2592684:Comment:14526812013-02-25T16:58:42.763ZAl Lyonshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/AlLyons
<p>Hi Gang,</p>
<p>Here we are gluing the ebony fingerboard to the neck.</p>
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<p>I'll keep you posted!</p>
<p>AL in Asheville</p>
<p>Hi Gang,</p>
<p>Here we are gluing the ebony fingerboard to the neck.</p>
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<p>I'll keep you posted!</p>
<p>AL in Asheville</p> You will have to adjust the b…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2013-02-24:2592684:Comment:14512582013-02-24T21:39:35.797ZTim LaFavehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TimLaFave
<p>You will have to adjust the bridge either by filing the feet down flat, or by glueing shims to fill up the angle, and then filing down flat. Either way works, but the last way keeps the bridge at the correct height.</p>
<p>You will have to adjust the bridge either by filing the feet down flat, or by glueing shims to fill up the angle, and then filing down flat. Either way works, but the last way keeps the bridge at the correct height.</p> Always a challenge, isn't it!…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2013-02-24:2592684:Comment:14514372013-02-24T21:34:36.274ZTim LaFavehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TimLaFave
<p>Always a challenge, isn't it! I chronicled my journey through the hurdles and challenges of building my violin on my blog page. It may prove enlightening to those constructing a cigar box violin the first time. I just sold my creation online for some good cash, so I guess it was worth it, and definitly a learning experience. I'll know exactly what I need to do for the next one. At the end of the day, the important thing will be: will the neck angle and fingerboard height be the correct…</p>
<p>Always a challenge, isn't it! I chronicled my journey through the hurdles and challenges of building my violin on my blog page. It may prove enlightening to those constructing a cigar box violin the first time. I just sold my creation online for some good cash, so I guess it was worth it, and definitly a learning experience. I'll know exactly what I need to do for the next one. At the end of the day, the important thing will be: will the neck angle and fingerboard height be the correct height and angle for the bridge? The strings must be at the correct height off the fingerboard to be playable up the neck, which is why I suggested working this all out in a full-scale drawing of the box, neck, fingerboard and bridge in profile, using the string distance between an outside string and the ends of the fingerboard from a standard violin, to be sure you establish the correct angle to set the neck. The bridge height is non-negotiable; the neck angle must serve it correctly. Hope it all works out for you. Keep us posted as you go, and good luck!</p> Hi All,
So, I purchased an e…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2013-02-24:2592684:Comment:14515832013-02-24T21:11:49.868ZAl Lyonshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/AlLyons
<p>Hi All,</p>
<p>So, I purchased an ebony fingerboard off Ebay, which means I had to reexamine my strategy for the fiddle neck. I also bought the tailpiece off Ebay, as per Tim's suggestion. Regarding the tweaking of the neck, I had to decrease the angle to accommodate the addition of the fingerboard. So, here is the neck in its present state. I just polyurethaned it again, waiting for it to dry.…</p>
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<p>Hi All,</p>
<p>So, I purchased an ebony fingerboard off Ebay, which means I had to reexamine my strategy for the fiddle neck. I also bought the tailpiece off Ebay, as per Tim's suggestion. Regarding the tweaking of the neck, I had to decrease the angle to accommodate the addition of the fingerboard. So, here is the neck in its present state. I just polyurethaned it again, waiting for it to dry.</p>
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<p>I'll keep you posted!</p>
<p>AL in Asheville</p> Member Naz Nomad here made a…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2013-02-01:2592684:Comment:14186862013-02-01T22:49:49.135ZDiane in Chicagohttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Diane
<p>Member Naz Nomad here made a radius-ing jig to use with a router for making a progressive curve for a fingerboard. He had a vid up for a while, but I think he took it down. You could contact him if you wish.</p>
<p>Member Naz Nomad here made a radius-ing jig to use with a router for making a progressive curve for a fingerboard. He had a vid up for a while, but I think he took it down. You could contact him if you wish.</p> Hey Diane, I ordered a cheap…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2013-02-01:2592684:Comment:14177252013-02-01T06:42:39.209ZAl Lyonshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/AlLyons
<p>Hey Diane, I ordered a cheap fingerboard off Ebay yesterday, was less than $10 and shipping was free. So, we'll see what it looks like when it arrives. I noticed on most fiddles the angle of the fingerboard is cut into the fingerboard, with the neck more or less straight. I cut the angle into the neck, so I hope I don't end up with the fingerboard too high. On the other hand, I can probably shave some height off the neck. Funny, I'm at that point in the build where I find myself considering…</p>
<p>Hey Diane, I ordered a cheap fingerboard off Ebay yesterday, was less than $10 and shipping was free. So, we'll see what it looks like when it arrives. I noticed on most fiddles the angle of the fingerboard is cut into the fingerboard, with the neck more or less straight. I cut the angle into the neck, so I hope I don't end up with the fingerboard too high. On the other hand, I can probably shave some height off the neck. Funny, I'm at that point in the build where I find myself considering how I'm going to do it different "next time". One thing I liked about the idea of making my own fingerboard, is the option of making it wider than a traditional violin. I have short fingers and find it difficult to fiddle when the strings are so close together near the end of the neck. I'm not sure I could cut a progressive curve into the surface though, that would be workable. Regardless, hoping to make more progress this weekend. I appreciate you're feedback. Thanks, AL in Asheville.</p>