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Ibex Violin Makers Planes
Ibex violin makers planes have been somewhat of a standard for modern luthiers. Originally designed by guitar maker Irving Sloane, these planes are cast in silicon bronze and feature either a flat or a curved bottom design for the precise shaping that is needed when making violins, lutes, guitars or other stringed instruments. The particular [...]
G.E. Scarr Violinmaker’s Planes
Belonging to collector and tool seller, Jim Bode, these G.E. Scarr violin maker’s planes are in near mint, and practically unused, condition and come complete with their original red japanning. Made from gunmetal, the largest plane is 2 1/8″ long and has a 3/4″ iron, the middle plane is 1 5/8″ long with a 9/16″ [...]
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