# 173 - Violin Making - fit the lining to the ribs

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[@michellek5789]

Actually a really exciting video as I was over complicating this and making a mess of it so thank you! Really simplified the process for me. Feel free to simplify jointing the top as well 😉

[@wmcrash]

If you are looking for strong elastic bands, use the sheep castration bands instead of the rubber bands. Those are really strong.

[@grahamvincent]

Bet they last longer too!

[@stickulari]

Proper ear worm isn't it? Humming aay those Shrewsbury Lasses as you work.Good to watch the process.

[@grahamvincentviolins]

Haha! I didn’t realise. Looks like it’s found a place in my head then. Great tune!!

[@diydarkmatter]

Graham buddy ! lol . hi my friend i have a question for you if the ribs are hard wood like maple and the linings are a support . why would you not use a hard wood for the linings as well ? but hey great job i really enjoy watching you work .

[@grahamvincent]

Fair question and I have done exactly that before now.

[@fasdm]

I just started viewing your great channel. I see that you are interested in innovation, particularly with your molds. How about using pocket screws to attach the blocks to the mold. The screws can be advanced or retracted as needed when mounting or dismounting the rib assemblies without damaging the mold. A bit of hot glue can be used if needed to stabilize the blocks and then popped off with a chisel.
Regarding the topic of this video, since you preshape the blocks, maybe you can make a small jig to help start the saw kerfs for the lining. This would work well using the purfling machine/overhead router that you showed earlier.
It always makes me cringe to watch a perfect rib assembly being removed from the mold with a mallet and chisels. How about drilling a hole in the block near its attachment to the mold, in the corner, to remove some of the wood and then using a small chisel to chop out the remnant of the corner.
I have yet to start my own violin, but thanks for sharing your experience.

[@V-oe9zr]

Are the linings spruce?

[@grahamvincent]

Yes, these were.

[@V-oe9zr]

@@grahamvincent I use spruce too. They’re easily worked, light and adequate for the purpose