Workbench

January 2017 Rough arching complete, I tack the violin back and top onto the rib structure with a bit of glue. Then I refine the outline, and then remove the top and back from the ribs. Then I begin to carve

December 2016 I've had the pleasure of playing this violin for the past 6 months or so, but it's time to polish it up and make final adjustments, put on some new Evah Pirazzis and send it to Larsen Music in

November 2016 I completed another Northern Sun Fiddola this month. This one is loosely based on the Huberman Strad from 1713. I took a few liberties with the varnish, but I was inspired by the red violin played by Joshua Bell.

November 2016 I cut the bridge for this beautiful new 3/4 cello for a lovely cellist in town. She needed a great instrument in a smaller size. I set this one up with Larsen strings and it sounds fantastic. Bridge cutting in

5-String Model Development October 2016 I've become an expert on 5-string conversions of violins and violas. I've made more than a dozen Northern Sun Fiddolas, which are regular sized violins that I receive in the white and convert to 5 string, varnish,

New School year= Rehairs and repairs September 2016 September was busy with rehairs, rentals, and repairs.  After the initial hub-bub has settled down, the fall season is a time for violin making. This year I started 3 instruments at once- the 5

August 2016 Neck setting

Fiddleworks Fiddle Camp on Salt Spring Island July 2016 It was another lovely week of fiddle music at Stowel Lake Farm for this year's fiddle camp. I did some rehairs, repairs, and sold some special rainbow bows during the week. As usual,

June 2016 I attended the two week long PRISMA festival this year as in-house luthier. PRISMA (Pacific Regional International Summer Music Academy) is a gathering of musicians from around the world to study with renowned teachers and gain experience playing in

March 2016 Fitting the soundpost Planing the fingerboard Fitting the bridge Set-up complete