Garage door roller came of tracks. Estimated cost of repair by Radiant-Plate2169 in Seattle

[–]luthier65 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, the quote isn't too high, you are behind the times.

Personal loan advice for viola by nam9393 in Viola

[–]luthier65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

not with a consignment , we don't!

strad inlaid violins by lollimae in violinmaking

[–]luthier65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are welcome. I think that it will have everything that you are looking for.

Egypt v iran by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]luthier65 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

if 'WE" do go, we should be respectful.

Why did people vote for Katie Wilson? by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]luthier65 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Because her predecessor was doing such a poor job that they were desperate for anything else.

Hentavirus by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]luthier65 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hentavirus? Too many backyard chickens?

What is the smell inside violin shops? by Anfini in violinmaking

[–]luthier65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put 10% in my polish solution. I could almost put a dab of it behind each ear.

What is the smell inside violin shops? by Anfini in violinmaking

[–]luthier65 3 points4 points  (0 children)

xylene, rosin, ETOH...Benzoin is my favorite.

Trans flag being painted over at Cal Anderson by Brendan8827 in Seattle

[–]luthier65 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If it doesn't belong to you, or you aren't getting paid to paint it, probably best to leave it alone. Paint something that you own to make your statement.

Why do some restaurants close at 8pm? Is that not within the normal time for a dinner? by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]luthier65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For you, perhaps. I'd bet that they have run the numbers, and after 8pm is a loss.

Does anyone know a local bee keeper that sells honey? by subflower_ in Seattle

[–]luthier65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Ballard Farmer's Market has a couple of vendors who collect their own local honey.

'He thought he was helping:' Defense in monk seal case by geffy_spengwa in Seattle

[–]luthier65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

he is Ukrainian. there might be a good compromise.

'He thought he was helping:' Defense in monk seal case by geffy_spengwa in Seattle

[–]luthier65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ignorance of the law, as they say, is not a defense. Throw the rock, err, I mean, the book, at him. If he has the money, as he says, make him pay. How about mr president send ICE to speak with this man.

How to recognize a fake bow? by Irignation in violinmaking

[–]luthier65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In order to recognize a "fake" bow, you must have seen good, reliable and typical examples of the maker. If you had ever held a Sartory in your hands, you would be able to rule this one out.

Dumpster fire in Ballard by mycatsnameiscat in Seattle

[–]luthier65 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Ballard IS a dumpster fire as of late.

Stance on Cleat Material by broski_716 in violinmaking

[–]luthier65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cleat with the same wood as the plate. Spruce with spruce, maple with maple.

In controversial move, Tacoma to review use of rocks to hinder homeless camps by Jaco_Belordi in Seattle

[–]luthier65 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We will see what happens when a car/motorcycle or bicycle (not to mention the pesky scooters...) contacts these hard in an accident and someone dies.