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Steve Wigfield. Custom Woodwork and Radius Millwork, Petaluma
Steve Wigfield earned an architecture degree from UC Berkeley and worked for architecture firms in California for many years before moving into high end residential woodwork in 1972. Initially he worked from his home workshop in Inverness. 1982-1985 I worked at Skywalker Ranch in the mill shop as a Lead Millman. The mill shop was…
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Wood for the back, sides, neck and scroll
Maple The back, sides, neck and scroll of the violin are normally made from maple. Characteristics: Maple is a medium density hardwood with lightly porous structure, It carves relatively easily and leaves a clean cut from a gouge. It’s color matches well with the spruce that is used for the top of the violin, both…
