Further edge refining with a scraper. Making the f-hole template from tin. Removing mould corners for blocks.

Refining the mould edges further.

Marking and cutting out the MDF mould. Rasping edges to perfect right angles. Tracing and making the scroll template.

I am making a copy of Stradivari's renowned and infinitely valuable "Le Messie" (The Messiah) violin.
I moved into the workshop on Monday and built a rudimentary work bench to get started on.
Today I'm tracing and cutting out my inner-purfling template and transferring the outline to MDF for the inner mould.