Thank you all for your comments friends, at the very least it drew my attention in no small way to the pigs ear of a title I had managed to give it, !!! lol
Macy Jayne, the timber is English Ash, never used it for a dulcimer before, it's very hard, but bends well and cleans up a dream with sharp tools. Of some small interest the pic shows well how my handling of the just sanded surfaces removes residue dust and gives an indication of the finished timber, which is why the use of a 'tack rag' before applying any applied finish is a good idea ?
Thank you all for your comments friends, at the very least it drew my attention in no small way to the pigs ear of a title I had managed to give it, !!!
lol
Macy Jayne, the timber is English Ash, never used it for a dulcimer before, it's very hard, but bends well and cleans up a dream with sharp tools. Of some small interest the pic shows well how my handling of the just sanded surfaces removes residue dust and gives an indication of the finished timber, which is why the use of a 'tack rag' before applying any applied finish is a good idea ?
John
job well done.
Nice grain and craftsmanship John Henry! What kind of wood is that?