The making of a violoncello, based on the Stradivari pattern "Forma B Piccola".
Having formed the rib structure and joined the front and back plates, I now proceed to shape the outside of the instrument.
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The outline of the 'cello is roughly cut out and initially I use a plane to achieve the long arch. 
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I use the shape of the rib structure to help me get the final instrument shape, here I am working the corner shape with a file. 
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The front and back plates roughly arched and outlines complete. 
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Scribing the line of the purfling channel before cutting it. 
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Cutting and picking out the purfling channel. 
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Purfling has been bent and cut to shape, now being glued in place. 
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Blending the fluting into the arch.
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Finding my inner 'cello!
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I use scrapers for the final shaping and surface finishing. 
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The next stage in the making process is hollowing and tuning the plates.