All the Tools You Need for Making a Violin at Home: the ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR NON WOODWORKERS
All the Tools You Need for Making a Violin at Home
Here’s the tool list, with links if I could find them. Hope it will help you!
01 BASIC TOOLS
Mechanical Pencil I like: https://amzn.to/3rLpfJV
Drawing Compass: https://amzn.to/3s8ADQe
Small Measuring Tape (Any with mm will work): https://amzn.to/3enc4M5
150mm Ruler: https://amzn.to/3rOtqo4
Ruler Stops Fences for the 150mm Ruler (Optional): https://amzn.to/3g0bvZ4
600mm Ruler: https://amzn.to/3CMmkGZ
Soft Triangle Ruler: ARISTO 1550: https://cutt.ly/jB91LOl
Digital Caliper:
- Metal: https://amzn.to/3MJRySk
- Plastic: https://amzn.to/3yRxoQZ
Sharp Edge Square (100x63): https://amzn.to/3s9YGhH
Small Square (2 inch): https://amzn.to/3TBBjJz
Thickness Caliper: https://amzn.to/3Vekypr
Violin Making Thickness Caliper: https://cutt.ly/wB3GI4r
Woodworker vise: https://amzn.to/3VQ9u2b
Small Stanley Vise: https://amzn.to/3yycUwr
Big F clamps: https://amzn.to/3VGwK2v
One Hand F Clamp (I use at least 6): https://amzn.to/3eKhpx5
G Clamps with Deep Throat (You will need 4): https://amzn.to/3z1b33j
100 pcs of Bamboo Clamps: https://amzn.to/3TjSvTP
Kevlar Gloves: https://amzn.to/3g1wfQ1
A Better Looking One: https://amzn.to/3Vv1t2r
3M Work Gloves: https://amzn.to/3CzI2fY
Tweezers: https://amzn.to/3eHI9hK
02 MELEE TOOLS
Big Saw: https://amzn.to/3CPdK9q
Small Saw: https://amzn.to/3VKhFwL
Double Edged Pull Saw: https://amzn.to/3F02w4k
Big Bow Saw: https://amzn.to/3yYjAUJ
Copping Saw for the F Holes: https://amzn.to/3Dawu4C
Big Rasps: https://amzn.to/3EJoqsM
Small Rasps (Set): https://amzn.to/3TeCwq8
Big File: https://amzn.to/3CYbKga
Small File Set: https://amzn.to/3MAhJuL
With Diamond files: https://amzn.to/3gtMcPr
Block plane: https://amzn.to/3MQFOxE
WoodRiver’s are also nice: https://amzn.to/3D5AhA3
Small Block Plane: https://cutt.ly/QB93ycg
Jack No.5 Plane (Optional): https://amzn.to/3VpPpiN
Good Chisels for Beginners: https://amzn.to/3MynDwt
Better ones: https://amzn.to/3eHJJ3a
WoodRiver Set: https://amzn.to/3ezFI0M
Lining Channel Chisel: https://amzn.to/3gjHi7t https://cutt.ly/2BVdQ4F
Purfling Channel Chisel: https://amzn.to/3VFBkxK
Two Cherries Gouges (I’ve tried a few brands, this is by far the Best):
- https://cutt.ly/sBVfGVJ
* Here’s what I use:
8/18 Scoop
7/30 Rough Digging (Better with Long Handle)
5/25 Detail Digging
7/12 Scroll
7/8 Scroll, Scoop
5/12 Scroll, Purfling Channel, Scoop
4/10 Scroll, Purfling Channel
3/12 Purfling Channel
6/10 Scroll, Scoop, F holes (Optional)
WoodRiver Set: https://amzn.to/3D8LzU3
Regular Cutter: https://amzn.to/3MGfTsm
Knives with Replaceable Blades: https://amzn.to/3MPty0j
Scrapers for Guitar Making: https://cutt.ly/XB936Sv
Material for Scrapers (25 Gauge, 0.5mm): https://amzn.to/3CUB05I
Carving Knifes Set (Includes 2 Knives and Gloves!): https://amzn.to/3yYPArD
Big Mjolnir: https://amzn.to/3DgoZJd
Small Mjolnir: https://amzn.to/3CXZigz
Wheel Marking Gauge: https://amzn.to/3s4MVc3
The one I use: https://www.fine-tools.com/G-veritasmarking.html
Divider Caliper - 6” Flat Leg: https://amzn.to/3MRgdo5
03 CONSUMABLES
Sandpaper Set - 120 - 3000: https://amzn.to/3CBFBcK
Steel Wool: https://amzn.to/3Vw07nU
Plastic Tapes
Masking tapes: https://amzn.to/3yHDVNM
Hide Glue:
- For Making: https://www.thomann.de/gb/maxparts_hot_glue_hide_glue_500gr.htm
- For Restoring: https://www.thomann.de/gb/maxparts_hot_glue_hide_glue_25gr.htm
- Good Glue: https://shop.kremerpigments.com/us/shop/mediums-binders-glues/water-soluble-binders/63020-hide-glue-cubes.html
Glue Gear:
- Glue Pot for Rich Kids: https://cutt.ly/RBVa9mo
- Mini Cooker: https://amzn.to/3Tycxdb
- Glass Container from Ikea
- Coffee Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3eHc35H
- Paint Brushes - 3 different sizes of Good Quality Brushes will do
- Platte: https://amzn.to/3VKbLf2
- Needle: https://amzn.to/3SbME1U
Titebond: https://amzn.to/3S6MtVu
Superglue: https://amzn.to/3eFSDy3
Hand Cream:
- Nivea: https://amzn.to/3CLfiRw
- Body Shop: https://amzn.to/3CMH7J9
04 SPECIAL TOOLS:
Wallet Friendly Finger planes: https://amzn.to/3Tn2mYY
Ibex Finger Plane: https://cutt.ly/yB3FFw8
Herdim Plane: https://cutt.ly/rB3FveE
Bending Iron:
- For Cello: https://amzn.to/3yS4lfR
- For Violin, with Strap: https://amzn.to/3VFyZDa
- Strap (Not necessary): https://amzn.to/3MNGmEq
- Brass sheet (0.5mm): https://amzn.to/3MNABXt
Cradle: https://amzn.to/3VrSJKk
Bass Bar Frame
Body Clamps: https://amzn.to/3Cyysdl
Fingerboard Holder: https://amzn.to/3EDHU1T
05 POWER TOOLS:
Hand Drill - Makita FD09R1: https://amzn.to/3Vr8vFe
Bandsaw: Makita LB1200F
Dremel MS20-01 Moto-Saw: https://amzn.to/3VpedaG
Makita Jigsaw(18v works better, but 12v cost way less): https://amzn.to/3CYYxnx
Drill Press: https://amzn.to/3S6LDb3
- StewMac Safe T Planer: https://cutt.ly/WB91EzL
Small electric grinder: Any kind that is not too furious will do: https://amzn.to/3g8yLE2
The Foredom SR flex-shaft rotary tool: https://amzn.to/3rTyxTU