1. Chinese Violin Pickup Mounting Brackets: Tips for Fitting New Bridges
( General » Repairs )

... top, I am going to try to carefully remove the strip. Then protect the wire using a little bit of foil, get out my heat gun and heat the mount up a little and form it to the top. Then fit the new bridge ...

2. Stuck Slide Solutions | Unsticking Glued-in Slides | Callier-Scollard Violin Shop
( General » Repairs )

When a slide is stuck or has been glued in, you can inject a little water and a small amount of heat to free up the slide.   Note mixing needles also work good for injecting a little ...