Group Discussions
Repairing a Diamond Dulcimer
While this is not a build, we do not have a specific area to show repairs of dulcimers. One of our members contacted me about reattaching the peg...
@Ken Longfield started 12 years ago - replies: 17
More little dulcimers
I have built quite a few since I last posted here (about a dozen). They have been getting progressively nicer as I have gained experience. The...
@Pete Staehling started 12 years ago - replies: 10
After Church picnic question.
Ok so our church is having a picnic coming up soon after regular Sunday service at a member's house. Real casual. So the hubby and I have been...
@Mandy started 12 years ago - replies: 9
Playing the non-melody strings
I love Shakespearian and other Early music, so I suspect this is a question for more than just my playing Greensleeves. In playing Bill Schilling's...
@Lois Sprengnether Keel started 12 years ago - replies: 10
Salvaged Timber
I think I may have started down one of those paths that are hard to get off of :)Step one was when I ran a chunk of rough beech that was given to...
@Pete Staehling started 12 years ago - replies: 21
alternate endings in Tabledit
OK, Tabledit experts. I don't know the precise terms for what I want to ask here, but stick with me.I am tabbing a song in AABB form. The A part...
@Dusty Turtle started 12 years ago - replies: 8
Guitar kits
Okay, okay... I know tis is a dulcimer building site. But I have this brother-in-law who is a guitar player and he says I need to make a "real"...
@Ed Gaunt started 12 years ago - replies: 6
Wood choices and new bandsaw
I just bought a new to me, 1993 14" Delta bandsaw. It has a bigger motor, cool block guides, an upgraded tension mechanism, and a 6" riser block....
@Pete Staehling started 12 years ago - replies: 9
Tuning/Tuners
I've got an old (1970s) Hughes 6 string Church dulcimer made from a kit when I was a kid. It has sentimental value, as my dad made it for me. I...
@Colleen Hailey started 12 years ago - replies: 3
Finishing Mahogany
I was wondering what the easiest way to finish mahogony is. Use oil or apply laquer or similar finish?
@Caleb Dan Bennett started 12 years ago - replies: 16