Best use pliers instead of the screw, to prevent gouging liner with screw teeth, or accidentally damaging threads of screws and eyelets. It’s easy to prevent those by using narrow pliers to unscrew an eyelet. :-)
Perhaps there is a risk of damaging the threads on either the eyelet or the screw itself but this risk is extremely low. If you use, as shown, only the end of the screw with no teeth at all, then the screw is not at risk, you've maximized your leverage while still be very soft on the eyelet (with pliers you could easily overpower the wooden threads in the frog itself which the eyelet is screwed into) and, because of metal hardness comparisons, the risk of damage to the eyelet threads is also extremely low. Besides, you'd have to go find a pair of pliers... this way you have everything you need right there in the bow. Just my thoughts. Pliers would work but be careful you don't hurt the frog!
Hi, how about if you don’t have a spare eyelet? Is it possible to fix the bow on your own? I bought my daughter an old bow three days ago and when I wanted to tighten the bow hair, I heard a crack sound and the hair is completely loose now. I will appreciate for your help. Anna
Hmm... the crack may have been the frog itself cracking where the eyelet is screwed into the frog. If so... you might be able to salvage the frog by gluing it up, the re-tapping the eyelet hole (to get the new glue out of it) but now you need a tap... If you can, go back to who you bought the bow from and have them inspect it. Cracking frogs is not normal. If the eyelet is stripped out, you have to have a new one otherwise the threads of the bow screw will have nothing to grab ahold of. Let me know if you need any more help.
@@repairmasterclassthank you for your respond. It seems that this is a more complicated work, for a luthier than for an inexperienced person like me. We've had many bows before, from almost 100 years old to the cheap ones, and we've never had a situation like this before. Is it possible that it wasn't my fault but I bought a used, poor quality bow, perhaps? While buying it,I had a concern about hair as it’s yellowed. I asked if the bow is ready to use or needs rehairing but the person I bought it from said it is normal as the bow is old.
@ Even old bows need a rehair. It’s also possible this old bow has had this eyelet crack coming for some time. I’d take it back to who you bought it from, express your concerns nicely and see what they’re willing to do for you.
@@WaterGT4 Then you’re probably at the end of the mortise. The frog only goes back so far then you’re jammed up against the bow itself. Try loosening the bow… if it turns that way but not tighter, then it’s time for a rehair. If it won’t turn either way, take it to a bow tech you trust.
Thank you for helping to not only save my bow but get me back into playing the violin!
Thank you. I needed to see how to replace the frog on the bow for my son's violin.
Thank you very much!!!! You saved another bow!!!
That was amazing. I am shocked that i was actually able to fix my bow so easily. I can't believe i even had an old frog to take apart. THANK YOU!!
I’m so proud of you for fixing your own bow! Way to go! I’m honored to have been a guide to you accomplishing this.
u saved my bow thank you sir
Thank you you have saved my day
Glad to hear it.
Thank You ❤❤❤❤❤
@@oner29081976 You’re welcome.
Best use pliers instead of the screw, to prevent gouging liner with screw teeth, or accidentally damaging threads of screws and eyelets. It’s easy to prevent those by using narrow pliers to unscrew an eyelet. :-)
Perhaps there is a risk of damaging the threads on either the eyelet or the screw itself but this risk is extremely low. If you use, as shown, only the end of the screw with no teeth at all, then the screw is not at risk, you've maximized your leverage while still be very soft on the eyelet (with pliers you could easily overpower the wooden threads in the frog itself which the eyelet is screwed into) and, because of metal hardness comparisons, the risk of damage to the eyelet threads is also extremely low. Besides, you'd have to go find a pair of pliers... this way you have everything you need right there in the bow. Just my thoughts. Pliers would work but be careful you don't hurt the frog!
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Hi, how about if you don’t have a spare eyelet? Is it possible to fix the bow on your own? I bought my daughter an old bow three days ago and when I wanted to tighten the bow hair, I heard a crack sound and the hair is completely loose now. I will appreciate for your help. Anna
Hmm... the crack may have been the frog itself cracking where the eyelet is screwed into the frog. If so... you might be able to salvage the frog by gluing it up, the re-tapping the eyelet hole (to get the new glue out of it) but now you need a tap... If you can, go back to who you bought the bow from and have them inspect it. Cracking frogs is not normal. If the eyelet is stripped out, you have to have a new one otherwise the threads of the bow screw will have nothing to grab ahold of. Let me know if you need any more help.
@@repairmasterclassthank you for your respond. It seems that this is a more complicated work, for a luthier than for an inexperienced person like me. We've had many bows before, from almost 100 years old to the cheap ones, and we've never had a situation like this before. Is it possible that it wasn't my fault but I bought a used, poor quality bow, perhaps? While buying it,I had a concern about hair as it’s yellowed. I asked if the bow is ready to use or needs rehairing but the person I bought it from said it is normal as the bow is old.
@ Even old bows need a rehair. It’s also possible this old bow has had this eyelet crack coming for some time. I’d take it back to who you bought it from, express your concerns nicely and see what they’re willing to do for you.
What if my the thing to tighting the bow is stuck?
@@WaterGT4 Then you’re probably at the end of the mortise. The frog only goes back so far then you’re jammed up against the bow itself. Try loosening the bow… if it turns that way but not tighter, then it’s time for a rehair. If it won’t turn either way, take it to a bow tech you trust.
@ what if I cant loose the hair either
@ Then more is broken inside than you want. Time for a bow tech you trust.
Well this did nothing for my bow ...did all this and still wont tighten up .?
@@kelvinmarshall9108 The hair may be stretched out among other possibilities.