Lynn Armour Hannings, bowmaker : Tool-up for My Classes!

Tool-up for My Classes!
Bow Rehairing l Bow Repairing l Bow Making

Print these checklists to check-off and keep track of items as you tool-up for my classes. You can download all three lists as a single PDF for printing (all lists updated 05.29.09). (Use the FREE Acrobat Reader to read, navigate, and print this PDF file.)

The priced items on these lists are available for purchasing through me; if you wish to order any of those items, click on the item to find it in my catalog, “Tools & Supplies,” and add it to your shopping cart. Questions? Call 1-800-488-9717!

If you would like help ordering, please email me with your name,
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Items that overlap between
Bow Repairing [RP] and Bow Making [MK]
are marked accordingly.

BOW REHAIRING [Download a printable PDF of just this list.]
ASSORTMENT OF STUDENT-LEVEL BOWS on which to learn and practice (you bring these when you come to the course)
BOW REHAIR KIT, all the LAH Bows items you need for taking my rehairing class: a 10% savings! (The choice of B/VvC/VvCB pertains to the size frog holder(s) and head holder(s) I will include in your kit.)	B: $290.00 VvC: $290.00 VvC and B: $320.00
ALCOHOL LAMP, glass, with metal cap, small wick (alcohol will be available at class)	$12.00
BUFFING STICK for polishing silver	$9.00
CHISEL, tapered sides, 3 mm x 2 1/2"	$58.00
COMB, metal; with fine, rounded teeth; will not tear hair	$18.00
FROG HOLDER for securing frog of bow	VvC: $38.00 B: $45.00
HAIR MEASURING GAUGE for measuring amount of hair	$10.00
HEAD HOLDER for securing head of bow	VvC: $38.00 B: $45.00
HIDE GLUE, Franklin Brand (available at class)
HORSE HAIR (I will have an assortment of hair available at class for purchase by the hank or in bulk.)
KNIFE, comfortable, very sharp, for plug/wedge wood cutting: large #5 Excel Knife, with five #24 blades	$10.00
BACKSAW/RAZOR SAW, small Excel type, cuts on backstroke (fits onto Excel Knife handle listed above)	$6.00
LAMP to mount to or set on table
PARALLEL JAW PLIERS, perfect for flattening knots	$32.00
PICK FOR PLUG REMOVAL, stainless steel	$5.00
WEDGE WOOD FOR PLUG AND FERRULE, assortment for Violin/Viola/Cello/Bass	$10.00
PRISMACOLOR PENCIL, water soluble, dark, for use on white hair	$2.00
PUSHING STICK for inserting plugs	$3.50
SCISSORS, for cutting hair and thread
THREAD, 3-ply nylon, black	$10.00
TURNING/SPREADING STICK for turning and spreading hair	$10.00

BOW REPAIRING [Download a printable PDF of just this list.]
ASSORTMENT OF BOWS on which to learn and practice (you bring these when you come to the course)
ALCOHOL LAMP, glass, with metal cap, large wick (alcohol will be available at class) [MK]	$18.00
ARON ALPHA SUPER GLUE, #201, White Cap ONLY [MK]	$6.00
BENCH BREAK, hardwood, holds item in place while working	$10.00
SMALL FILE, half round, 5 1/2" or 6 1/4", medium cut [MK]	5 1/2": $6.00 6 1/4": $6.00
SMALL FILE, half round, 5 1/2" or 6 1/4", coarse cut [MK]	5 1/2": $6.00 6 1/4": $6.00
SMALL FILE, round, 4" or 6 1/4", coarse cut [MK]	4": $4.00 6 1/4": $6.00
HANDY FILES, 8", mill cut on one side, bastard on the other w/one cutting edge, one edge smooth (you will need TWO: one for metal and one for wood work) [MK]	$18.00
LEAD TAPE for balancing the bow [MK]	$12.00
MAGNIFICATION, if necessary, for close-up work (supplier, many options)
MICRO MESH, 1,500 - 12,000 grit, 9 grits, 9 sheets	set: $27.00
PEARL SLIDES, Mother of Pearl, white; (enough to repair your bows)	Vv: $4.00 C: $5.00 B: $6.50
RULER, 12", steel, in millimeters [MK]	$25.00
SANDPAPER, one sheet each, 320 and 400 grit (supplier, local hardware store)
SCREWS WITH EYELETS, (minimum of one)	V: $3.00 v: $3.50 C: $4.00 B: $14.00
STERLING SILVER WIRE, enough to do five bows, 0.010" or 0.013" thickness	0.010": $46.00 0.013": $46.00
TIPS, bone, straight and unlined, (minimum of two) [MK]	V: $7.00 v: $8.00 C: $10.00 B: $15.00
TIP LINERS, ebony, (minimum of two) [MK]	V: $1.00 v: $1.00 C: $1.00 B: $1.25
WAXED THREAD for binding tips [MK]	$12.00
WINDING, imitation whalebone, (minimum of one set)	normal width: $5.00 extra wide: $11.00
GRIP, Sahara Range Goat Skin or Lizard Skin, (enough for your bows)	Goat x 5 (black): $5.00 Goat x 5 (brown): $5.00 Lizard x 5 (black): $10.00 Lizard x 5 (brown): $10.00
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES FOR BOW REHAIRING: see Bow Rehairing list above. FYI: I will have an assortment of hair available at class for purchase by the hank or in bulk.

BOW MAKING [Download a printable PDF of just this list.]
BOW BLANKS, Alternative Wood (minimum of two)
ALCOHOL LAMP, glass, with metal cap, large wick (alcohol will be available at class) [RP]	$18.00
ARON ALPHA SUPER GLUE, #201, White Cap ONLY [RP]	$6.00
BALL-PEEN HAMMER (supplier, local hardware store)
BINDING WIRE for soldering, 24 gauge (supplier, local hardware store or Rio Grande)
BOW MAKER'S DRILL, ball bearing bushing, very accurate (optional)	$275.00
BOW MAKING CHISEL, Sheffield Steel, handmade,special tapered sides: 2 mm x 2 1/2" (for head mortise making)	$58.00
BOW MAKER'S SCRAPERS: Brass Planes of the French Style 1 1/4" long x 1/2" wide, with 3/8" wide blade (optional) 1 1/2" long x 5/8" wide, with 1/2" wide blade 2 1/2" long x 7/8" wide, with 5/8" wide blade (optional)	1 1/4": $50.00 1 1/2": $70.00 2 1/2": $130.00
BOW MAKER'S SCRAPER: Brass Plane of the German Style 2 1/4" long x 15/16", with 3/4" wide blade	$130.00
CHALK, soft, white (preferably "Nupastel")	$2.00
DIAL CALIPER, 6", preferably non-metal (the one sold here is nylon), in millimeters (mm on dial as well as shaft)	$65.00
DRILL RODS for making Drill Bits, 3/32", 1/8" (you will need TWO of each size)	3/32": $1.00 1/8": $1.00
SMALL FILE, half round, 5 1/2" or 6 1/4", medium cut [RP]	5 1/2": $6.00 6 1/4": $6.00
SMALL FILE, half round, 5 1/2" or 6 1/4", coarse cut [RP]	5 1/2": $6.00 6 1/4": $6.00
SMALL FILE, round, 4" or 6 1/4", coarse cut [RP]	4": $4.00 6 1/4": $6.00
SMALL FILE, equalling, 4" or 6 1/4", parallel sides, medium cut	4": $6.00 6 1/4": $6.00
HANDY FILES, 8", mill cut on one side, bastard on the other w/one cutting edge, one edge smooth (you will need THREE: one each for metal, wood, and bone/pearl work) [RP]	$18.00
FINISHED FROGS (2 minimum), with buttons, screws and eyelets (frogs priced here are nickel, 3-piece button, with Parisian eye)	V: $55.00 v: $60.00 C: $65.00 B (French): $150.00 B (German): $180.00
HAND VISE, small, #113-159 (supplier, Rio Grande)
HIDE GLUE AND TITEBOND GLUE, Franklin Brand (available at class)
JEWELER'S SAW with coarse and fine blades, Swiss-made saw frame, 2 3/4" throat (the saw frame sold here comes with one package each, of fine and coarse saw blades)	$30.00
JEWELER'S SAW BLADES, 1 package of fine blades and one package of coarse blades (12 blades per package)	Coarse: $8.00 Fine: $10.00
LEAD PENCILS, 2B and 4H, Staedtler lead holder #780 C preferred, with 2mm lead (supplier, local art supply store)
LEAD TAPE for balancing the bow [RP]	$12.00
PLANE, Stanley #102 (Stanley #9 1/2 not recommended)
PLIERS, pinch nose or slip joint (supplier, local hardware store)
RAGS, soft lint-free cotton (old bed sheets are best)
RULER, 12", steel, in millimeters [RP]	$25.00
SANDPAPER, 150, 320, 400 and 600 grit (supplier, local hardware store)
SHARPENING STONE, small, diamond honing stone is recommended, 1" x 3", medium grit (supplier, Woodcraft)
SHELLAC CRYSTALS, orange, 60 grams	$20.00
SILVER BRAZING FLUX, 2 ounce container	$8.00
TEMPLATE MATERIAL for making Head Template and Measuring Gauge, brass, 0.032" thick	for head: $3.00 for gauge: $4.00
TIPS, bone, straight and unlined, (minimum of two) [RP]	V: $7.00 v: $8.00 C: $10.00 B: $15.00
TIP LINERS, ebony, (minimum of two) [RP]	V: $1.00 v: $1.00 C: $1.00 B: $1.25
WAXED THREAD for binding tips [RP]	$12.00
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES FOR BOW REHAIRING: see Bow Rehairing list above. FYI: I will have an assortment of hair available at class for purchase by the hank or in bulk.

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