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How to remove afingerboard?

I need to replace a worn fingerboard. What is the best way to remove it? Thanks Dave
David Pittis, April 2008
VIOLINS ARE MADE USING ANIMAL GLUE WHICH IS REVERSABLE WITH THE CAREFULL APPLICATION OF HEAT THE TRICKIS TO REMOVE ONLY THE PART U WANT TO. HOT AIR PAINT STRIPPERS,OLD BUTTER KNIVES HEATED UP AND ALOT OF CARE AND PAITIENCE.SUGEST U FIND ALOCAL LUTHIER,THEY ARE MORE COMMON THAN U MIGHT THINK

A.RAMSAY, May 2008