Steffen Nowak, Maker of fine Violins, Violas and Cellos in baroque and modern style
Dogfish skin preparation as a traditional wood abrasive
My Bedminster North Street fishmonger Michael (Fresco Fishmarket) had a nice present for me last Saturday, a medium sized dogfish, also known as rock salmon in some British chip shops. The skin, once prepared has traditionally been used as a wood abrasive (see S.Sacconi in 'Secrets of Stradivari). |