Fittings Information

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Helpful hints for nitric acid colouring your boxwood fittings, technical and wood information.
    

Nitric Acid Staining for Boxwood

Information on how to stain Boxwood pegs using Nitric Acid, including those with non-animal 'Ivory' mounts.

Split Collars

All pegs with separate collars are made with split collars in which the collar is fitted into a carefully turned groove. They may have a visible join in the collar positioned below a 'cheek'.

Wood Weights

See the relative weights of different woods to help with your tailpiece choice.