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LUTHERIE
Products for every violin maker's toolkit
STAR TURN
German bow making company Dörfler has released a new bow winding machine. It can be used for all types of bow windings and the stick can be fixed in any position. Once the bow is secured, the winding is placed around the stick and the user turns the crank to apply the winding. The machine can be purchased by emailing the company.
Dörfler bow winding machine €1,600 email mail@doerfler-bows.com web www.doerfler-bogen.de
STAY FRESH
Originally designed for woodworkers, StopLossBags are now available to luthiers. The product holds and keeps varnishes, stains and paints fresh, thanks to its three-ply construction and a design that stops air from entering the bag. The user can pour out the exact amount of liquid they need, plus the bags are reusable and hold one litre.
StopLossBags 2-pack $7.25 email grant@stoplossbags.com web www.stoplossbags.com
SAY ALOE
Kremer Pigmente has released a new natural resin, its Aloe Resin Socotra. It was created using the aloe perryi plant, which is indigenous to the island of Socotra in Yemen. The product is made to be added to violin varnishes to give a yellow colour. It comes in either 100g or 1kg quantities. Kremer Pigmente Aloe Resin Socotra €20.83 for 100g email info@kremer-pigmente.com web www.kremer-pigmente.com