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@bill-robison
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Old Molly Hare:
Posted a new Comment on Old Molly Hare:
"Great sound Dan!
Bill R"
@bill-robison
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Covered Bridge Waltz :
Posted a new Comment on Covered Bridge Waltz :
"Nice job Martin, I will be in covered bridge area at the end of April, will be playing that song then.
Bill R"
@bill-robison
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 24
Posted a new Comment on Box Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Box Dulcimers:
"I have finished my first TMMB. I used 1/4" poplar for the back and sides and was given 2 pieces of 1/8" poplar that came from a salvage barn beam. The barn..."
@bill-robison
• one month ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on @martin-oesterle:
Posted a new Comment on @martin-oesterle:
"Martin,
Great job on Rock the Cradle Joe!!
I play in three groups in central Indiana , USA. One is mostly beginners. I am working on a foot Clacker for..."
@bill-robison
• one month ago
• comments: 24
Posted a new Comment on Box Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Box Dulcimers:
"Thanks for the Info Salt Springs, Those are what I was looking for. The general dimensions given will give me a guide"
@bill-robison
• one month ago
• comments: 24
Posted a new Comment on Box Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Box Dulcimers:
"I Have seen websites showing Pictures of box dulcimers in museums but can't seem to locate them now. Does anyone know of any of these sites? I intend to..."
@bill-robison
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Created a new Group discussion "Soundhole reinforcement":
Created a new Group discussion "Soundhole reinforcement":
"What material do you use to reinforce the intricate soundhole designs? Wood at a90 deg to grain for fabric with glue? I don't have access to a laser or..."
Dulcimer Making
Dulcimer Making
@bill-robison
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "delicate sound hole reinforcement":
Created a new forum topic "delicate sound hole reinforcement":
"I have seen many sound hole designs on here and was wondering what you use for reinforcement under and around those intricate designs."
@bill-robison
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Bill's dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Bill's dulcimers:
"Thanks Robin, I feel the same way. I have become a fixture in the local festivals and Christmas programs for a bout 5 years now. Before Covid hit I was..."
@bill-robison
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @acn:
Posted a new Comment on @acn:
"Thanks ACN. The catalpa is an extremely lightweight wood but also tough. It has a very strong but very mellow sound. Extra care is needed on the finish..."
@bill-robison
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?":
Posted a response to "How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?":
"I had my first covid shot two weeks ago. I was impressed by the professionalism of the volunteers and how organized they were! No after effects other than..."
@bill-robison
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?":
Posted a response to "How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?":
"Covid has had us inside for way to long! Heavy snow now will require firing up the snow blower so at least I have reason to go outside. Not so bad though..."
@bill-robison
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Bridge feet contact area":
Created a new forum topic "Bridge feet contact area":
"I have completed a "what if" all poplar hourglass instrument, 26.5 VSL and the fretboard "floats" it is only in contact with the top at the peghead and..."
@bill-robison
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on An unusual wood:
Posted a new Comment on An unusual wood:
"Sorry I didn't load it properly"
@bill-robison
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Created a new Group discussion "An unusual wood":
Created a new Group discussion "An unusual wood":
"This is made of Tiger catalpa wood, Its unusual to find it with such grain. It is very light in weight and pretty grainy so it takes more time to finish...."
Dulcimer Making
Dulcimer Making
@bill-robison
• 3 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Number 1 21:
Posted a new Comment on Number 1 21:
"Nice Look Dan! What stain did you u se?"
Latest Group Discussions
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Soundhole reinforcement
What material do you use to reinforce the intricate soundhole designs?...
@Bill Robison 2 months ago - Comments: 2
An unusual wood
This is made of Tiger catalpa wood, Its unusual to find it with such...
@Bill Robison 2 months ago - Comments: 4
Sound hole areas
Does anyone have reference to studies reguarding soundhole size and...
@Bill Robison last year - Comments: 4
"Roasted" soft curly maple for dulcimers?
has anyone tried the "roasted "curly soft maple for a dulcimer? Also, I...
@Bill Robison 2 years ago - Comments: 5
half frets under a single string
I have been asked to put a 1 1/2 fret under the middle string, rather...
@Bill Robison 4 years ago - Comments: 10
optimum wood thickness
what do you as builders prefer the wood thickness to be on your...
@Bill Robison 3 years ago - Comments: 3
Relative bridge location to Tailpiece block
I have about 80 dulcimers that I have built, and recently run into a...
@Bill Robison 3 years ago - Comments: 9
Sound posts?
has anyone tried sound posts on a dulcimer? since a lot of the bridges...
@Bill Robison 6 years ago - Comments: 7
Dorsey Williams Dulcimer
Hope someone can enlighten me on this dulcimer. It has a tag inside...
@Bill Robison 6 years ago - Comments: 5
WARREN MAY DULCIMER
Is anyone familiar with Warren May dulcimers? This is about 20 yrs old...
@Bill Robison 7 years ago - Comments: 5
finish on poplar
I am getting ready to assemble an instrument, all yellow poplar ecept...
@Bill Robison 7 years ago - Comments: 11
Playing at nursing homes
Hi, I am a fairly new dulcimer fan , about 3 years now, I play at 4...
@Bill Robison 7 years ago - Comments: 1
carved scrolls
has anyone tried carving the scrolls in relief, similar to a violin...
@Bill Robison 7 years ago - Comments: 5
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Latest Forum Discussions
Alldelicate sound hole reinforcement
Posted: Friday March 5 2021, 5:02 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Bridge feet contact area
Posted: Tuesday February 9 2021, 9:58 PM
By: @robert schuler
By: @robert schuler
Hollow or solid fret boards
Posted: Sunday January 10 2021, 12:28 PM
By: @Dan
By: @Dan
"Floating" Fretboards
Posted: Tuesday January 5 2021, 6:05 PM
By: @robert schuler
By: @robert schuler
Curved back dulcimers
Posted: Friday November 27 2020, 5:20 AM
By: @Dan
By: @Dan
Group sync
Posted: Sunday December 16 2018, 1:56 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
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08/03/18 10:41:34PM @c-fred11:
Hello Bill, I noticed that that you live near Brazil. Maybe we could meet up and play sometime, as I am also from the Brazil area.
02/23/18 09:06:46AM @jason-woods:
I am new to wood working & instruments in general. I just built a ban jammer but when I go to play different chords they all sound the same. If you could suggest anything I need to do I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you very much for your time,Jason.
03/21/16 06:19:05PM @sharon-day:
> Sorry to say, i put the festival in the hands of new organizers. Due to complications, the festival has been cancelled.
09/03/14 04:04:32PM @julia-poor:
Bill,
Thanks. 
We were having our dulcimer group last night, and a man came in from another meeting that was being held in the building to ask about dulcimers. His wife is interested in playing, and he asked if there was anyone in Rockville. I'll try to get in touch with him. You''d be about 20 minutes or so from Rockville, wouldn't you?
I did point him in Bill Berg's direction for a beginner dulcimer.
I'll let you know what I find out.
Julia
03/31/14 07:50:04PM @ken-longfield:
Welcome to FOTMD Bill. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
03/31/14 06:34:25PM @karen-keane:
Hello and welcome to the site. This is a great place to share ideas and listen to music. I hope you enjoy!
Hello and welcome to the site. This is a great place to share ideas and listen to music. I hope you enjoy!
03/31/14 06:30:39PM @rob-n-lackey:
Welcome, Bill, to this little corner of dulcimer heaven. Hope you enjoy it here.
Rob
03/31/14 05:19:30PM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Hi Bill, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer, and to meet some good people.
Ben
