Pre-ground

 

Laser !!

 

Checking the back arch with a laser....and eyes as well !!

 

The Gaspar back arching is almost there !

Under the button

 

Tonewood for the small Gasper

 

After transferring the shape of the corner blocks from the template , I use this "special tools" to refine the curve . Curiously , the original Brescian viola at that time was build without  the corner blocks and linings .  Many existing example of Da Salo viola now  has blocks and linings added in later hand . I thought peoples quickly found out the construction issue of being without it ..    .