To Make a Double Bass, by Harry S. Wake

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List of Topics and Plans

Topics

The Patterns and Mold                 3

The Sides and Lining                 11

The Back                             15

The Endpin Hole and Cutter           29

The Top                              33

The Neck and Scroll                  46

Fitting Up                           57

Varnishing                           64

Fold-Out Plam (all 11" x 40")

1. Mold Front Plate, Half Pattern (half-scale).

2. Mold Back Plate, Half Pattern (half-scale).

3. Mold Inside Plate, Half Pattern with Details (half-scale).

4. Mold Assembly, Half Pattern, Side View (half-scale).

5. Mold Assembly, Front View with Back Outline (half-scale).

6. Mold Assembly, Half Pattern, Side View (half-scale).

7. Mold Back Plate, Half Pattern, Layout Pattern (half-scale)

8. Front Plate, Half Pattern with Details (half-scale)

9. Front Plate, Half Pattern Showing Thicknesses (half-scale)

10. Back Plate, Half Pattern Showing Cross Braces (half-scale)

11. Base of Neck, Details (full-scale)

12. Scroll Patterns (various scales, as noted)

13. Miscellaneous Details (various scales, as noted)

14. Miscellaneous Details (various scales, as noted)

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