CNC machining of a Stradivari mould
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It is fascinating to note the amount of time taken by luthiers on preparing their tools. We can spend longer making templates and jigs than on the actual carving of the wood that makes up the instrument. It might not be the most rewarding part of the job, but the quality of the finished product can often depend on it. For this reason, we believe that utilising modern technology in the violin making process can relieve luthiers of these tasks while bringing higher precision to the end result.