Web Extras American Lutherie #123 - Fall 2015 Page 4 - Authenticity, Origininality, and Unleashing a Personal Style in Violin Making by Charles Rufino Charles began working for master restorer Vahakn Nigogosian in 1977. About this photo, Charles says, “That’s me shooting my mouth off. I look at this picture now and I just want to croak. I don’t know what I was saying, but he was listening and paying attention to my guff. I think that’s very sweet.” This is the Oberlin workshop in 1986, the first year it was done. Charles is at the front right. Next to him is Vahakn Nigogosian. Also pictured is Carlos Arseari. In Jimmy D’Aquisto’s shop, 1986 (Image 1 of 5). In Jimmy D’Aquisto’s shop, 1986 (Image 2 of 5). In Jimmy D’Aquisto’s shop, 1986 (Image 3 of 5). In Jimmy D’Aquisto’s shop, 1986 (Image 4 of 5). In Jimmy D’Aquisto’s shop, 1986 (Image 5 of 5). With Carl Becker Jr. Workshop in the Becker family cabin. Page 16 - Restoration of a Guitar by Antonio de Torres, 1875 by D. and F. Sinier de Ridder Page 40 - Meet the Maker: Ken Altman by January Williams Double-engine chainsaw mill in action Crib designed by Michael Elkan built by Ken Altan photo by Eric Griswold briar burl box maple burl ebony box Ken made the fiddles and the cabinet (Image 1 of 2). Ken made the fiddles and the cabinet (Image 2 of 2). A pernambuco tree on a street in Brazil. Ken says: “My mom had a doll-house collection. For a long time, I made her various miniature things, like this workbench with tools, for birthday and Christmas gifts. The vise works. The little C clamps even work!” Emmert pattern maker’s vise, turtleback model (Image 1 of 2). Emmert pattern maker’s vise, turtleback model (Image 2 of 2). A violin bow set in gold. Ken has posted pictures of the bow making process on his website: www.altmanbows.com Bow drill (Image 1 of 4) Bow drill (Image 2 of 4) Bow drill (Image 3 of 4) Bow drill (Image 4 of 4) Ken’s plane-making workshop at the 2004 GAL Convention. See AL#89 (Image 1 of 5). Ken’s plane-making workshop at the 2004 GAL Convention. See AL#89 (Image 2 of 5). Ken’s plane-making workshop at the 2004 GAL Convention. See AL#89 (Image 3 of 5). Ken’s plane-making workshop at the 2004 GAL Convention. See AL#89 (Image 4 of 5). Ken’s plane-making workshop at the 2004 GAL Convention. See AL#89 (Image 5 of 5). Page 52 - The Octave Guitar by Peter Rosenbladt Octave Guitar Bridge (pdf) Octave Guitar Drawing (pdf)
