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Trade Secrets: Replicating peg shapes without a copying lathe

2023-06-01T11:15:00Z

A device for maintaining the same shape and diameter of instrument pegs during the carving process
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5 solutions to slipping violin pegs

2015-01-12T00:00:00Z

Online piano and violin tutor Alison Sparrow demonstrates five ways to prevent slipping violin pegs.Subscribe to The Strad or download our digital edition as part of a 30-day free trial. To purchase single issues click here.

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Trade Secrets: Replicating peg shapes without a copying lathe

5 solutions to slipping violin pegs