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Trade Secrets: Bow tip replacement – part two

2024-07-23T08:31:00

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How to shape the new tip after having replaced the ebony and ivory

In the first part of this article (Trade Secrets, July 2024), I shared my method for replacing an old tip with new ebony liner and ivory. In this second part I show how I shape the new tip to match the existing head while preserving the original pernambuco. I also share some shaping concepts that I like to keep in mind when carving a new beak and mortise…

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