The String Instrument Owner's Handbook by Michael J. Pagliaro

Author:Michael J. Pagliaro
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780810888982
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Figure 4.56 Sighting the Bow

When all the balancing and shaping is complete, the final step would be to apply color if desired and then burnish and French polish the wood to achieve a finished product. When all the parts are finished, it is time to install horsehair on the bow stick.

Hairing the Bow

Use diagram 4.57 as a guide. To hair a bow, a hank of horse hair (A) is selected and combed so that all hairs are parallel to each other. The end of the hank is then tied and wedged securely into a box-shaped cutout (mortise) at the tip of the bow (B). The hair is held in place by a wooden, wedge-shaped plug (C) that is accurately cut to exactly fit the space remaining in the cutout box. This plug holds the hair in place.

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