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Plans for a 15-1/2” viola..  Utilizing my engineering background I use technical drawings more then most makers.

Here are the pieces of wood that a viola maker starts with.  On the left is the top which is spruce; on the right is the back which is maple and the narrow block on top will be the neck and scroll.  The ribs and blocks are not shown,

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