Purfling channel III

The purfling at top of the back cannot be traced with the tool directly as there is a bit food sticking out to which the neck will later attach. I cut a template from the ribs so that I can connect the lines coming from both sides. Once the outer edge of the purfling channel was complete I made the inner edge by adjusting the width of the cut on the tool. Once both edges are established, the channel can be cleared with a small chisel like tool.

Luthier Lucas Fabro has a nice YouTube channel. He is currently creating a video series on how to make a cello. His video on purfling can be found here Making a Cello - The purfling.