Project Gutenberg 2008-10-11 Public domain in the USA. 164 Petherick, Horace 1839 1919 Petherick, H. W. (Horace William) Petherick, Horace William 03031468 The Repairing & Restoration of Violins 'The Strad' Library, No. XII. Repairing and Restoration of Violins Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Produced by Ron Swanson "The Repairing & Restoration of Violins" by Horace Petherick is a technical manual written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate process of repairing and restoring violins, outlining various techniques, tools, and materials necessary for preserving these delicate instruments. The subject matter is aimed at both amateurs and professionals in the field of violin repair, providing insights gleaned from Petherick's extensive experience and expertise. At the start of the text, the author introduces the historical significance of violin making, particularly highlighting the artistry that originated in Italy and the evolution towards restoration practices as the availability of quality instruments diminishes. He notes that the myriad types of damages violins sustain over time necessitate a detailed understanding of repairs, from minor glue applications to extensive wood replacements. The opening chapters establish a foundation for practical advice, emphasizing the importance of skillful craftsmanship, the use of appropriate adhesives, and methods for maintaining the acoustic integrity of these cherished instruments. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Violin -- Construction Violin -- Maintenance and repair ML Text Browsing: How To... Browsing: Music 460151 447468 2024-10-11T12:05:22.897490 2023-09-12T05:07:19.369825 text/html text/html 437336 2008-10-11T08:31:20 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1381133 2008-10-11T08:31:46 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1531491 2024-10-11T12:05:33.294471 application/epub+zip 1537781 2024-10-11T12:05:26.861423 application/epub+zip 226380 2024-10-11T12:05:25.244467 application/epub+zip 1775762 2024-10-11T12:05:38.369385 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1744046 2024-10-11T12:05:32.300404 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 434314 2022-09-12T11:44:59.355826 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 409648 409642 2024-10-11T12:05:21.626450 2023-09-12T05:07:18.481783 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 409606 2008-10-11T08:31:20 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 148300 2008-10-11T08:31:46 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 409598 2008-10-11T08:31:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 148279 2008-10-11T08:31:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21601 2024-10-11T12:05:38.766370 application/rdf+xml 16980 2024-10-11T12:05:25.966431 image/jpeg 3966 2024-10-11T12:05:25.668501 image/jpeg 1525777 2024-10-11T12:05:23.057443 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia