In the Workshop - Making a neck block
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- Опубликовано: 6 апр 2018
- A short montage of the processes involved in making a lute neck block, one of the first stages in constructing a lute.
Music (played by Martin Shepherd on his own lutes):
Recerchar - no. 8 from the Capirola Lute Book
Recercar (Ness 15) by Francesco da Milano 
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I'm currently making a first Baroque lute from David Van Edwards' plans. I've never made a musical instrument before, and it's probably the wrong place to start...great to see your video, and yet another chisel which is sharper than mine :) :) Thanks for posting.
Thank you
that was wonderful to watch
Unforgettable walk- on by the cat as a cameo.
Yes, we just HAD to keep that in. F
I just found your channel and am really enjoying it. I have a question about this video, though, and perhaps this is an opportunity for another video. How are your molds constructed? I see in the beginning of the video that you have made many over the years, in varying sizes. In the lute or oud building videos I've seen thus far, everyone uses a mold, but no one I've found does a good job of describing how one is created. Also, if you were ever so inclined, a much longer video detailing the entire build process would be very interesting to see (unless those are trade secrets you're not willing to part with). Anyway, thanks very much for the content you've made thus far!! Would love to make one of these myself!! They're as beautiful to look at as they are to hear!!
I'm not a fan of trade secrets! There are many ways to make a mold, but they all start with an accurate drawing of the back, allowing for the rib thickness, the scoop of the belly and including all known sections and derived sections. I usually use plywood to make a baseboard, a spine, and the sections, then fill in between the sections with a soft wood like jelutong, using the bulkheads as a guide for carving. You can omit the filling in process, so you just have a "toast rack", but in general I prefer the solid mould. If you're interested in making a lute, I recommend David Van Edwards' online courses - details at www.vanedwards.co.uk/renlute.htm
Thanks so much for the reply, and for the description of your mold-making process!! I think I would definitely prefer the solid mold as well. And I'll have a look at the online courses you mentioned. Thanks for that info as well! I'll keep watching your channel for new content!
@@luteshop Thank you, Martin. I had this very same question. Currently undertaking one of David's courses and had wondered how to make a solid version of the mold (Incidentally, I also found out that he lives in the street across from me in Norwich!) Anyway, thank you very much for your informative and well-produced videos.
Great ,thanks, do You offer virtual courses of Luthier or sell templates?
I can thoroughly recommended David Van Edwards' courses - see www.vanedwards.co.uk/renlute.htm
What wood do you use for the neck block?
Willow - I can't be sure of the species but I think it's Salix alba. You can use almost any stable hardwood, but of course it's convenient to use something light and easy to carve. I have used lime in the past, you could also consider poplar or basswood. Historically, spruce was often used.
I’ll have to see what I can find on this side of the pond. I haven’t built a lute yet, just guitars and mandolins, but that’s on my list for some day.
Willow is next to impossible to find in the US. If you can't find it, cedar, basswood or poplar may do, though they are a bit heavier.
@@luteshop thank you sir ... im searching for this info more than 2 weeks now .. you are awesome..
How can I get in touch with this gentleman??
You can ask a question here or contact me via my website www.luteshop.co.uk
Where did you learn to be a luthier?
In the university of life - but if you're interested in making a lute, you might find David Van Edward's courses useful: www.vanedwards.co.uk/renlute.htm