0:00:00 Introduction to violin fingerboards and relief overview
0:00:53 Spec book from violin making school — key dimensions and specs
0:03:31 Hollowed underside, board thickness, and scoop/relief specs
0:05:04 Resurfacing overview and common issues on cheaper instruments
0:07:07 Checking relief with straight edge and feeler gauges
0:09:28 Ebonized maple board demo and painting considerations
0:13:48 Identifying string grooves and wear on main demo board
0:15:25 Removing the nut and starting with the block plane
0:19:23 Planing technique and dealing with grain tearout
0:23:20 Deciding when to replace vs resurface the board
0:30:29 Switching to radius sanding block and finer grits
0:39:31 Applying fretboard oil for final finish
0:42:15 Next steps: nut and bridge adjustments
0:45:13 Fretboard oil vs wax-based finish discussion
0:50:02 Setup process order: fingerboard first, then nut and bridge
0:55:38 Wrap up and thanks
