TwoSetViolin DIY Violin - Luthier Reacts to $60 Sacrilegious DIY Violin is a NIGHTMARE

TwoSetViolin got themselves a DIY (Do It Yourself) violin kit and they attempted to put it together. Here's our resident luthier's view on their craftsmanship! 😋
TwoSetViolin's original video:
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[@rosechelledianzon]

I would love to see you put together a DIY violin like that. I hope you would do it soon. ❤️

[@SculptyWorks]

I will look into it! 😊

[@AntonNidhoggr]

Great idea! But I guess if somebody decides to do it for oneself the luthier work would cost at least several times the kit price ))

[@user-bp9zj9xs2y]

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[@benmichaels3435]

@@AntonNidhoggr but it will be a good video for this channel 😉

[@tehtarikhalia1]

agree... u should do it

[@MichelleD2023]

I think the point of this video shouldn't be "why can't they do it themselves". Of course they can't. It shouldn't be expected of regular people to own luthier equipment. The problem is scam companies trying to take advantage of people who know nothing about instruments by marketing DIY violins as "easy building kits", like they're model airplanes one can just glue together.

[@SculptyWorks]

You are absolutely right!

[@z3cki]

You would be surprised how many specialized tools are required to properly put together a model airplane

[@SculptyWorks]

@@z3cki True! But I would look into what is needed before buying a DIY model airplane, so I could be prepared to seriously attempt to build it. 😊 It's hard to tell how serious they would have been if the thing hadn't been smashed during shipping. Who knows, maybe they would have involved Olaf their luthier for help, but since it was broken they didn't bother... We will never know! 😉

[@Arxareon]

@@SculptyWorks I would think so too. Seeing the parts were blanks they probably would've collaborated with Olaf, with this broken junk it was just out of the picture..

[@Rebuswind]

@@SculptyWorks If you try to buy them online, most of the selling website give you the impression that you can just put them together like lego. there is no where ever mentioned that you need any tools. The whole point of their video is about 'don't buy those if you are not a violin maker. it is a video to point out how ridiculous it is to sell those while give people impression that you can just assemble and paint it. I think it is for people who share the same understanding of what a DIY kit is. If I buy something from a store, I would expect that it will tell me what tools I need. this is basically a scam.

[@rojinviolin5726]

I enjoy you using “Lamentable” and “Lingling insurance”, you’re a real ling ling wannabe haha

[@beatrizarrutis3669]

Yeahh loved that part too!

[@dolphinsandsunsets]

IKR!!! hahahaha

[@lunarwolfcassia9435]

Ling Ling Wannabes Unite!

[@AnonyMous-xd7xq]

Please watch their video where they made a carrot “flute.” You will see that both Eddy and Brett have a rare but severe disorder called “drill phobia.” Thats why they don’t keep drills in the house.

[@SculptyWorks]

I saw! It was disturbing to watch them cringe in fear at it! 😉

[@AmandaViolinGirl]

They are obviously afraid of handyman tools. I don't own a drill but I do have a toolbox with an assortment of tools eg a few different shaped screwdrivers, pliers, hammer etc. My brother in law has a wide range of tools much more than I have.

[@mardeie7204]

I love how your cat was at your side the whole time it's so cute ❤️

[@SculptyWorks]

He's a wonderful shop cat: He stays on his spot without getting into things, isn't startled by power tools, just not very good at giving advice, he's the quiet type. 😉 I do move him out of the workshop when I'm working with stuff he shouldn't be breathing or if it's going to be loud.

[@elizabethmiller6142]

“That was a sad ending I need my cat”😂😂😂

[@hwang7946]

DIY violin sounds like a terrible idea tbh, unless u have specialize tools, craftmanship & right knowledge, that thing is unbuildable, it doesn't even come with an instruction booklet, so I guess it make sense that they seems awfully confuse.

[@SculptyWorks]

Could you imagine what the instructions would be like if they were translated to Engrish like some of the stuff we buy from China? 😉 (I wrote in English and ran through Google Translate to Chinese and back to English and this is what I got) "Assembly instructions in 10 simple steps: To assemble violin, you need use glue, drills, saws, files, scrapers and miscellaneous luthier tools. First, cut a mortise on neck of violin body. Secondly, glue neck to body of violin. Third, make the shape of the button match neck foot. Fourth, drill and ream end pin holes (and adjust the shape of end pin fit). Fifth, varnish. Sixth, glue on fingerboard and nut and shape nut. Seventh, drilling and reaming holes. Eighth, shaping and drilling nails. Ninth, cut the bridge fit. Tenth, cut and install the dubbing column, and set up violin. Enjoy new violin!" "dubbing column" was "soundpost" 🤣 P.S. I'm not making fun of the Chinese, it's just that some of the instructions we get sometimes seem like they weren't written by a person who speaks English. P.P.S. As a regular Harbor Freight customer I have read far too many instructions that look like they were translated by a computer and it never ceases to amuse me. 😊

[@nanomi4343]

at that point u might as well just become a luthier, diy-violin making seems like diy-surgery to me lol

[@TheVoitel]

Not really. You should have some woodworking skill, and then you probably have most of the tools you need. The only specialized tool you’s need are a 10:30 reamer and a peg sharpener (as well as a hook for putting in the soundpost). Actually you can make your own peg sharpener, and if you are very brave you could try fitting the peg holes without a reamer, though you probably won’t be very sucessful. And then, you probably won’t need a highest quality reamer anyway (considering the quality of the product), so you could eighter buy a cheap chinese one or a used one, and save quite a bit. These things seldom come with instructions, but the most important points can easily be found on the internet. So while you definitely won’t get a high quality instrument out of this, you might, with some effort, get something that is considerably better than a $60 Violin.

[@songfulmusicofsongs]

Well, I agree. I think you should at least watch someone do it once, and better make it under their supervision (in order to avoid the most common problems and mistakes).

[@TheEliKaulitz]

it's like buying a DIY CT-machine and see how you do with no instructions, lol

[@BeginnersAcademy]

twoset should react to this guy reacting to them, and once two set reacts Sculpty should react to twoset reacting to him reacting to them.

[@SculptyWorks]

Reaction Inception! ...'reception'? No that's another thing entirely! 😉

[@ultimatepianistkaedeakamat8202]

SculptyWorks nah more like reactception

[@AmandaViolinGirl]

Those two are equally good at being comedians as they are good at being musicians.

[@TwoSetPlaylists]

I love when experts roa... provide additional information in TwoSet videos. Yes, please do a remake of the 60$ DIY video!

[@SculptyWorks]

Roa.... reacting can be fun. 😁 I'll look into it! 😊

[@lunarwolfcassia9435]

@@SculptyWorks hehehe

[@abelpalmer552]

They're very well aware that the soundpost is supposed to be wood, as Brett said "it's the soul of the instrument", the editor just mainly put that drawing there to show where it goes

[@abelpalmer552]

Also the video wasn't for them really trying to build it, they're musicians, not luthiers they were trying to have fun and see what they could do in response to a meme on their sub

[@SculptyWorks]

I have a personal dislike for the carbon fiber adjustable soundposts. 😉 I have seen twice people got those and thought they could now set their soundposts themselves; not knowing how much to 'adjust' them, they made them too tall and caused cracks on the violins. On top of that, last time I checked these things were very, very expensive (US$468 for the violin size)!

[@peruperu-jj8zs]

It is absolutely ridiculous to expect regular people to have expensive specialized tools to build the DIY violin. Even with DIY guitar, you can pretty much build it with minimal everyday tools. Even without the unit being broken during the shipping, the product is misleading to say the least.

[@innah1420]

that $60 sacrilegious DIY violin is lamentable 😂

[@oxoelfoxo]

They should just get a $60 one that's already finished especially since they don't seem to own any tools, lol.

[@txdao]

You should invite them over (once this pandemic thing is over) to show them how to make one! :D It would make for a great crossover episode.

[@SculptyWorks]

They're from Australia and I'm in the U.S., so we're some 10000 miles apart, which does make it tricky for a casual visit, but if they are ever around here again for a tour perhaps, I would be honored to have them in my shop. 😊

[@catalinaburgos6649]

@@SculptyWorks maybe you can make a call or something like that! It would be really fun!

[@lunarwolfcassia9435]

@@SculptyWorks Or do a collab with Olaf...

[@SculptyWorks]

@@lunarwolfcassia9435 Could be fun! Not sure what I could do with Olaf, though. Suggestions?

[@lunarwolfcassia9435]

@@SculptyWorks Make a video on how to make a violin, maybe? Or try on some sacrilegious violin making gadgets?

[@cynthia2155]

Yes. Get a kit and try it. I’d watch that vid. Plus, I don’t own a drill but I know a guy that does...I call him dad.😀

[@cinaireb8014]

Loved it! You should totally try buy a DIY and do it yourself with the right tools!

[@mcn3827]

I agree!

[@innah1420]

agreed!

[@RenaudAlly]

Absolutely. I would love watching that :)

[@SculptyWorks]

Thank you! And I will look into it! 😊

[@SculptyWorks]

@Robertson Thirdly I will pray to the Post Office gods to be merciful with the package! 😉

[@redgoldcrown3990]

from all the "blank" I hear you saying it sounds like the violin could be used as practice so that a beginner luthier doesn't damage anything too valuable 😂😂 although given what happened to the poor thing maybe TwoSet put it to better use.

[@SculptyWorks]

It could. I started with old violins that people were throwing away; true pieces-of-crap of no value that you're not afraid of damaging. 😉

[@SabSaberhagen]

I remember someone on reddit had asked them to try the DIY with Olaf (a reasonable suggestion) so when this video came out I was slightly disappointed. I'll just assume they thought DIY = just assembling pieces. It'd be really nice to see your take and results on this kind of project :) P.S.: Your cat seems very sweet and chill ♥♥♥

[@SculptyWorks]

He's a wonderful shop cat, never gets into things he's not supposed to! 🐈

[@susanbryant6516]

He looks like a relaxing pal to have around.

[@bencze465]

It may take hours to do it even half decently so perhaps Olaf really didn't have the time for that. He makes his own videos sure but it's fooling around a bit or explaining something in 10 minutes, or recording some actual work. So it either requires someone that makes a living of youtube, or just a passionate fun project you're fine investing some time into.

[@eremio]

I think you should get a DIY violin! Maybe try to make it sound more plausible 😂

[@SculptyWorks]

I will look into it! 😊

[@hollyzhang1418]

i agree!

[@tor13128]

They weren't prepared because DIY is building things without the aid of experts or professionals. It's supposed to be newb friendly and they expected the kit to include everything necessary. It was completely false advertising because if they knew it was a kit oriented towards luthiers, they wouldn't have bought it. DIY kits are kinda scammy.

[@marusaslibrary]

L A M E N T A B L E indeed

[@songfulmusicofsongs]

But it's understandable, that's how their channel is. They cannot spend too much time and effort on just one video: they have to have a constant flow of videos... Also if I tried to do something like this, even if I spent a full week on this, the result would be probably not better. So for them it's the right thing to not risk too much for just a single video. Especially because it's not in their domain of competence.

[@prtysh]

would love to see you put the 60$ violin together.

[@lowheadvarney158]

yes and then we should get Twoset to react to him doing it

[@lu-cipher]

I love your Editor-San moment of "Yes Eddy, that's DIY". Also, I assume people have drills too

[@Gomaberry]

I learned a lot from your reaction. Honestly I thought there were tons of tools needed to build it once I saw how unfinished it was. Please do make a DIY violin!!!

[@yukiefromoz2573]

To be fair, the whole point of getting a kit is that everything you need is provided, you shouldn't need any extra fancy (expensive) tools like a drill, maybe just a pair of scissors at the most. And if you do need tools they should specify that in the ad.

[@SculptyWorks]

👍

[@evanafter]

1. "It's called a luthier, Eddy." 2. I do own a drill, and the number of people in the comments who don't is astonishing lol. 3. Please! Please do one of these kits 😮

[@smorgasen1031]

Plz buy a kit and try to put it together, I would love to see that hahah

[@chimdybo]

They have a drill now... to make carrot recorder 😂

[@oicfas4523]

Oh, look at the cute kitty 🐱. Seems like quite the job, handmaking violins with your kitty walking around the shop.

[@SculptyWorks]

Ash is a good shop cat, he doesn't get into stuff and knows when he can't be in the workshop. 😉

[@pswww_cs]

I can’t help myself to look at your cat during whole video LOL

[@SculptyWorks]

🐱

[@AmandaViolinGirl]

When I bought my very first violin January last year I can remember asking my luthier to drill a new hole in one of my pegs so that the string could fit better in the peg box.

[@GSAtheUnparalleled]

I would actually love to see the video where you try to put one of these together

[@SculptyWorks]

Well, we got one! So it's gonna happen! ...when it arrives here... in 3 to 5 weeks. 😋

[@GSAtheUnparalleled]

@@SculptyWorks I am subscribed so I will eagerly await it. :)

[@lunarwolfcassia9435]

We need a Luthier Gang too!

[@AmandaViolinGirl]

Yes please do get the DIY violin and show us how it should be really done.

[@wakingtheworld]

As to why they have no drill... In their 'making a carrot flute' (though it was a recorder) vid they had to bore a hole inside it and their friend Ollie offered his drill. Both of them freaked out. Ollie offered to do it for them and Eddy said that that was the scariest thing he'd seen in his life... This perhaps is your answer. They value their fingers above all else. I'm scared of drills too and pay for simple DIY! I've now scrolled down the comments to see others have said the same thing!

[@SculptyWorks]

I value my fingers too, they're how I make a living, but I'm not afraid of drills. 😉

[@iB_the_red_hair]

I don't have a drill tho😅😅😅

[@Cesiaj]

Cute cat!!! But yeah, if special tools and skills are needed to build something, shouldnt be marketed as DIY. sadly there's a lot of false ads online. That sacrilegious violin kit being one of them. The whole DIY concept is supposed to be a product that can be assembled using minimal tools that people already have at home or can easily buy. Even the furniture i get sometimes come with its own screwdriver and wood glue. I wouldve expected the violin parts to have already been pre-cut/chiseled (as opposed to blanks), because even simple woodworking is a skill that not everybody has. At least twoset got the $60 back a hundred fold with the youtube views hehe

[@ILikeBirds]

Well twoset did prove that they do have a drill in their carrot flute video...

[@ruthsteen6943]

I think the drill belonged to the friend who did the actual drilling. Brett and Eddy looked scared of it!

[@mszeve]

"It's called a luthier, Eddy" LOL

[@kyril98741]

First time seeing the original video, I felt bad for them and think that they being scammed on but watching your video and remembering that it is a diy project, I felt that if the body is not broken, they could work it on but you do need some specialized tool and material...

[@AmandaViolinGirl]

Lamentable one of their favourite words that they recently added to their vocabulary from a previous video. Sacrilegious was the word they learnt when they roasted Ben Lee the fastest violinist on BBC.

[@tl3509]

Yes please. I would love to see a DIY video from you!

[@FreddieHg37]

This guy does it all!!! Amaaaazing!!!

[@mmelanoma]

This is so informative! Thanks!

[@alias201]

Yes please get one of these. I'd be so interested!

[@agnesangela2312]

Yes! Please get one of those diy violin!

[@susanbryant6516]

Yes please, get one of these and give it a go!

[@dilayemir2876]

Your videos are so sincere, I love it :)

[@lekoneje]

Yes please! Get the exact same violin and try to diy yourself. Also, I don't have a drill, just screwdrivers.

[@SculptyWorks]

Not sure I can find "the exact same", as after some search there seems to be dozens of these 'kits' out there, but I'll do what I can. 😊

[@AmandaViolinGirl]

I hope when you get yours it will come how it should be and not damaged like their's.

[@SculptyWorks]

Me too! The Post Office is notorious for not being gentle with packages! 🥴

[@Saskatchetooner]

Love your channel, hope you do more videos!

[@SculptyWorks]

Thank you! And more videos are in the works! 😊

[@yukidaruma3177]

Yes pretty please, I'd love to see you made one of those DIY Violin

[@niamhbradyhalmschlag5168]

Loved this video, would love to see a proper luthier attempt one of these kits!!

[@chelseadalotta97]

This is good video and i adore ur cat! Its nice to have explanation from the luthier about their diy violin, thankyou!

[@SculptyWorks]

🐱

[@DruonGrawal]

Quite amusing to watch and learn some things about the production process along the way. I would definitely enjoy seeing you tackle one of these DIY violin kits. As for tools, here in Germany it is pretty common to have a small set of tools in the household (usually stuff like hammer, nail, screwdriver, screws and yes, a basic drill), the kind of stuff you need to assamble most furniture or put a picture on your walls. ;) More complex tools are often shared among family with members of the extended family owning them and either loaning them for a project or even stopping by to assist.

[@Nezumi--]

i don't have a drill lol i think their point was a warning to people , not to buy cheap "DIY" violins because the average person will NOT be able to put it together- which i guess they proved along with copious amounts of sticky tape lol thus why they say at the end to always go to the Luthier. i've heard ppl buy cheap violins online and are always annoyed how it's not what they expected so.. less twoset being underprepared and more like purposefully going "we're just average people; this isn't possible"..... but also i do suspect all they have is stationary and musical instruments, not tools lol. please get one ! i've been wondering what would become of one of those DIY violins if a pro puts it together !

[@SculptyWorks]

Well said! 👍 And since the overwhelming majority (that is, 100%) seems to want me to take on this project, I might as well do it. 😁

[@alenarice7624]

yes! please make this!

[@SculptyWorks]

Will do! Tracking says it should be delivered tomorrow! 😁

[@NewFelixTwo]

Aaaaaa splinters aaaaa!! How are you touching raw wood like that...? Respect.

[@SculptyWorks]

There's a trick to it: Touch, but don't rub. 😉

[@marusaslibrary]

yey another twoset vid cant wait for more😌

[@danayang7712]

Thanks for explaining this for a simple trumpetplayer! I think YOU should put together one! I ll watch it! 😁👍

[@riteshjena6001]

This channel is becoming my new favourite. ♥️

[@SculptyWorks]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy it! I'll try to keep it interesting! 😊

[@claudyamareshky1099]

Loved it

[@catherinetypist2371]

Yes, please get one of those kits and make a video out of it!

[@SculptyWorks]

I'll look into it! 😊

[@Miranmasisda]

Can't wait to see you get one of these diy violins and give it a life!

[@SculptyWorks]

I bought one! So now just have to wait for it to arrive! 😊

[@Miranmasisda]

@@SculptyWorks Yes! (>_

[@mathletie]

Make a timelapse of you building a violin, please

[@SculptyWorks]

I'm a very slow builder, takes me literally months to make a violin (last one was +-3 months), that's why I haven't made a "making a violin" video yet. But my very first video was a timelapse of a restoration, you can see it here if you're interested... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipy1npiXd5eMi7c

[@wakingtheworld]

@@SculptyWorks I watched a vid on 'My Self Reliance' where the guy built a log cabin using only basic tools and NO ladder. It took him weeks but the speeded up version (of over an hour) gave one a real idea of how he did it and the intensive labour involved... Fascinating

[@ChowingChow]

Love your ending toy story animation😂

[@kwcnasa]

looking forward. Subscribed.

[@marsilet]

This is why they're musicians, not luthiers HAHAHA Thanks for the new information! I learned quite a lot in this vid!

[@kaoru136]

Yesss, you have to do a DIY violin, that would be awesome

[@ijerry1]

I think you should get one - if you tune the plates they can sound okay. I have put together two of them and they both are quite playable - currently building a new one completely from scratch (not a kit), so it was a good introduction for me to learn how to assemble a violin. Yes, you need some luthier tools like the peg shaver and reamer and indeed a drill and a scraper for improving the plates, and a knowledge of working with hide glue but they are quite straightforward if you are already a reasonable woodworker.

[@SculptyWorks]

It's cool to hear you actually managed to make playable instruments out of these. Gives me hope! 👍 We're getting one! Already ordered it, just have to wait for it to arrive. ...which they say will be between 3 to 5 weeks! 🥴 Good luck with your #1 built from scratch! I'd love to see it when you get it done! 😊

[@ijerry1]

@@SculptyWorks I'll post it up when it's finished

[@SculptyWorks]

@@ijerry1 I will keep an eye out for it!

[@milenacastillo7693]

YESS please do it

[@melanezoe]

I suspect they have NO woodworking tools in their filming studio. Yes, I would love to see you rescue one of those $60 kits.

[@SculptyWorks]

Well, I did! 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZm3m3aMlMahg80

[@hazelfyr8982]

Yes! I want to see you making the violin! I hope twoset reacts to this video. xD

[@gbx5180]

@SculptyWorks I loved the video and the possibilities of making a diy are many as suggested by subscribers, I am now one. I was attracted to the kit because I felt that if I took my time and did everything correctly, I may bring something worthwhile to life. If not, then it can still be a source of inspiration to my violin (Joshua) and viola (George).

[@Kai-iz7vy]

I hope your channel will grow! Great video:)

[@SculptyWorks]

Thank you! 😊

[@tianahorsey-daydreamer8962]

I am loving this video, and appreciate the education! 😊😊 I feel like the kit should have either come with instructions or come better prepared. I'm not sure who the target audience is, but when I decided to learn violin and was looking stuff up I did pass these kits a couple of times. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@patriceleray910]

Your cat is so chill❤❤❤

[@SculptyWorks]

🐱

[@dandelionroots]

The drill though! The drill! I was so shocked as well when I heard he doesn't own one because it's one of those most basic stuff you just have, but maybe its an (Austialian?) classical musician thing? It was still a really funny video though. And thanks for adding extra information on top of theirs, it's always fun to learn new, little things about how instruments are put together :D

[@wildrandomness]

I realized all they had in the violin making kit were blanks because I grew up with a lot of DIY. Everything not in the right size? You trim them down yourself. 🤣 Knowing my way around tools came from parents who know their way around tools. Really fun and useful project come from tinkering about. I just bought my own cordless drill and accessory tool kit and I am ready to DIY things until the end of time.

[@S16E1]

yes such a video would be great

[@J24777]

Definitely do more 2 Set Violin reactions!!

[@SculptyWorks]

Any recommendations which ones to react to?

[@J24777]

@@SculptyWorks I would like to see what you think about the Video which has the 10 Million dollar Statavarius. Your thoughts on the Sound. Both Eddy and Brett have a $1,000 Violin. Very Interesting Video.

[@SculptyWorks]

@@J24777 Interesting choice. I need to see if I can come up with material that I can add to the content. I will put it on the suggestions box. If I think I can do something interesting with it, I'll do it, but no promises! 😉

[@Dakurozu]

Lololol my house also have no drills, I expect the point of DIY is to only need tools that are accessible even people with no woodworking equipment nor skills though, that's how we're can still sort of assemble IKEA products ourselves. BUT yes, it'd be fun to see you assembling the DIY violin and shout out to your cat, they're *_absolutely_* adorable and how they deflate when you were scolding them earlier. :')

[@SculptyWorks]

🐱

[@Chaos_Feyre]

Lol I really enjoyed the reaction, and all the explanations. And yes, if you watch the video where 2set makes a carrot flute you will laugh at their terror of drills 😂

[@brencislu3679]

Yes do one!

[@SculptyWorks]

We got one! So it's gonna happen! ...when it arrives here... in 3 to 5 weeks. 😋

[@hornyjapp]

More reaction videos! They are great!)

[@SculptyWorks]

I shall do more, whenever there's content I feel I can add to. 😊

[@hornyjapp]

@@SculptyWorks thank you so much ❤️

[@rimjhimdhusiya699]

Pls get them ! I would love to see that !!

[@SculptyWorks]

We got one! Now it just has to arrive here. ...in 3 to 5 weeks they say. 🥴

[@spy0327]

Lovely kitty❤🐈

[@SculptyWorks]

🐱

[@borisasenov3530]

Yes! I would love to see a pro put this together!

[@atrious333]

I am a new subscriber just so I do not miss the DIY violin!

[@davidlison5893]

Yes get one

[@SculptyWorks]

We got one! So it's gonna happen! ...when it arrives here... in 3 to 5 weeks. 😋

[@DevilishlyDutch]

Def subscribed for the potential DIY violin video, and yeah, I guess I have access to a drill, but I’m not sure I’d have one if I was living on my own 😂

[@LinCalc]

Luthier yt channels are underrated Nice vid and cute kitty :3

[@SculptyWorks]

🐱

[@moiragores1226]

Yeeeeeees make a DIY violin :)

[@thinkomancer8726]

"That was a sad ending. I need my cat". I'm not going to say more.

[@j.p.8811]

I really enjoyed this video, laughed my ass off at your reaction to how uncoordinated and not handy Brett and Eddy are.

[@willemkossen]

I think building a kit like that would be fun to watch. Realistically though, you might need to get the aliexpress tools too. That would be a more realistic scenario.

[@SculptyWorks]

I am just a humble KZbinr with a small channel, can't be buying all new tools like that. ...even if they would be cheap as dirt! 😉

[@willemkossen]

@@SculptyWorks i understand that. Still interesting to see a kit being built by a professional. Maybe i can change the question a bit. I need at one point to rebuild the box of bits that used to be a violin owned by my grandfather on my mother's side. I'm not going to buy professional tools for a once in a lifetime project. So finding out wether these Chinesium tools are any good would be helpful. The do's and don'ts of China-Shopping Luthier Tools. could be a series on the channel, one cheap tool at a time. And thanks for keeping me educated and entertained.

[@SculptyWorks]

@@willemkossen Thank you for the suggestion/question. I find the general rule regarding 'cheap tools' these days is that you basically are doing the quality control yourself. The materials might be just the same as more expensive tools use, but the quality of finish/assembly will vary greatly. So an aliexpress peg shaver might be just fine, except that you'll have to sharpen the blade yourself on one, while another comes sharpened just fine, but might be out of alignment. When buying cheap tools, it becomes a matter of being resourceful with adjustment/maintenance of said tools to make sure they're in good order! I never count on them being fine right out of the box. 😊 Even my expensive quality stuff I double-check to make sure they're right before using them! When you're used to cheap tools that becomes second nature. 😉

[@willemkossen]

@@SculptyWorks I agree. I am doing a lot of woodworking, woodturning and repairwork. It's been a habit to improve the cheaper tools i buy. So indeed, not assuming they will be great is a good starting point. Thanks for replying!

[@dolphinsandsunsets]

"lamentable" "LingLing Insurance"....this guy is a TwoSetter :D

[@SculptyWorks]

They are very inspiring! 😊

[@bencze465]

I have the feeling Twoset does a lot of improvisation. Which is fine because it does give a casual, human character to what they do, I really hate to feel the pretense of spontaneity, fake naturalness a lot have in front of the camera. But it also may make them look surprisingly underprepared sometimes. I guess it's a balancing act and they're still learning this youtube 'profession'. I have the feeling a lot of off camera work goes into the successful channels which includes decisions like this, how much to prepare, how to look casual even if you've prepared extensively etc. Like playing violin, how to make it look easy after you put a lot of background work into it.

[@SculptyWorks]

I think they mentioned in one of their crossover videos that there's really no script for what they do, they have a basic outline and go for it on the spot. That's actually how I do my videos too, and sometimes I wonder if I should try planning better for things, specially when I want to say something, because when I look at the camera I freeze and my mind goes blank! But that takes away the spontaneity when things don't go according to plan, and while thankfully nothing so far has gone too terribly wrong on my videos, I like the curveball moments that show sometimes things don't go as planned and you have to adapt to make it work. 😉

[@jollieJollie]

You should really do one of those diys, it will be interesting to know the quality of the materials that the compagny use to do the violins' parts...

[@SculptyWorks]

We will do it! ...just waiting for it to arrive! 😊

[@joelthomastr]

Yeah, get one, fix it up, send it to twoset!