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@shopdad
• 4 days ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Shop Dad pics:
Posted a new Comment on Shop Dad pics:
"OK, I wasn't aware that my shop attic would be warm enough. It gets really hot up there. Always very dry so that would work. I can do long pieces up to 12..."
@shopdad
• 4 days ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Shop Dad pics:
Posted a new Comment on Shop Dad pics:
"Ken, That's a cool story too. It sounds like you and I are on the same page with DIY interests. All the history wood on my instruments may not sound better..."
@shopdad
• 5 days ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Shop Dad pics:
Posted a new Comment on Shop Dad pics:
"Ha! Ken, I was wondering what that sloshing noise was. I looked back on some past comments a while back on this site but didn't find anyone nearby. I get..."
@shopdad
• 5 days ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Shop Dad pics:
Posted a new Comment on Shop Dad pics:
"Thanks Strumelia. The small fish tail antique is the one I own. The man in the pic is the owner of a Dulcimer shop in Tenn. I took it up for him to give me..."
@shopdad
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Shifting bridge and nut":
Posted a response to "Shifting bridge and nut":
"Wally, Wow! that's pretty precise fret work. The black marker process is a great idea. I will use that on two of my instruments. I have filed frets before..."
@shopdad
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
"Very useful information. I found out about frets and fret boards the hard way. I purchased a kit that was partially built. The owner lost interest (if you..."
@shopdad
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Shifting bridge and nut":
Posted a response to "Shifting bridge and nut":
"Thanks Ken. That may well be the reason for the buzz. My strings are set much higher. I have tried several different remedies. I learned one thing. You can't..."
@shopdad
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Shifting bridge and nut":
Posted a response to "Shifting bridge and nut":
"There seems to be some differences of opinion on bridge and nut height from fret board to string. One builder says 3/8s" One of my dulcimers is tuned AEA and..."
@shopdad
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "How Many Dulcimers Do You Own? ":
Posted a response to "How Many Dulcimers Do You Own? ":
"Five. One is a kit dulcimer by Cedar Creek. It all began when I ordered an antique Fishtail Dulcimer by Hughes in the mid 70's. The next three are home..."
@shopdad
• 2 months ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:
"Still having vibration difficulties (noticeable loud humming). I changed the melody string, and lowered the bridge, I have a brass bridge, and thought that..."
@shopdad
• 2 months ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:
"I just finished the tear drop. the eagle took almost as long to do as the whole thing. I do have a vibration on the melody string. I will try a different..."