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Dulcimer case
I just finished this case. It is for the first dulcimer I made. I have to make a couple more definitely use the lessons learned from this one...
@johnstoneb started 7 years ago - replies: 5
Teardrop Dulcimer Question
If you have a Teardrop shaped dulcimer, (or make them) what is the span of the teardrop dulcimer at it's widest point? I was asked to build one...
@Bob started 7 years ago - replies: 9
Anyone have a contact number for Bob Magowan?
He gave me his biz card at Duklcimer University this past July...so I could contact him. Can't find the card. If someone could kindly share his...
@Virginia Oman started 7 years ago - replies: 1
Fret Press
Some of you asked about my using a press I have for assembling turned pens/pencils as a fret press. I have made one modification which may be of...
@Kusani started 7 years ago - replies: 3
Dulcimer Carry Case
I had just completed the box that July's Dulcimer will travel about in. I totally got lost in this fun project. The Folk Art bird on the box mimics...
@Bob started 7 years ago - replies: 6
Hollows in a dulcimer top and fretboard?
I am considering building a dulcimer; I do have some woodworking skills. My question is, if I can ask clearly is: I am designing my fretboard to...
@Kusani started 8 years ago - replies: 20
My first custom build
Hi all. I wanted to share some thoughts about an exciting development in my Dulcimer Journey. Earlier this week, I received a request to purchase...
@Bob started 7 years ago - replies: 20
Tuning Scroll variations
These are the Tuning Scrolls on my 2017 dulcimer builds. They are lots of fun to carve.
@Bob started 7 years ago - replies: 3
Removing fret curve
The frets I buy have a curve for the curved fret board of a guitar. Does anybody know a good trick for making them flat for out flat fret boards?...
@N9LO started 7 years ago - replies: 7
June Dulcimer
I have started June's Dulcimer- African Mahogany and Sitka Spruce. I just love working with Mahogany.
@Bob started 7 years ago - replies: 14
Revisiting an old build of my own...
One of my early builds was for my older sister--I'm guessing this was in the mid-80's. My sister died a year ago, and her daughter asked if I...
@Gary Roys started 7 years ago - replies: 4
Scroll head pattern
I'm trying to find a pattern for a traditional violin type scroll head. I looked on the internet but haven't had any luck. Can anyone suggest a...
@Bert Bennett started 7 years ago - replies: 2
My Fret Saw Jig
I have put dulcimer kits together but the came with slots for the frets already cut. I am now going to try cutting my own. I saw that great DIY...
@N9LO started 7 years ago - replies: 1
My Next Project
I am considering building an all Black-Walnut Mountain Dulcimer next since I have the wood handy, and it would look and sound lovely. Even though...
@Bob started 7 years ago - replies: 11
Bending Wood
Yesterday I made a pleasant discovery while using a hair dryer to dry one end of a slat of wood (Black Walnut) that I had soaked in boiling water...
@Bob started 7 years ago - replies: 4
DIY Fret Saw
Somewhere on this site, I think, I recently saw a DIY fret saw made from a modified Yellow Stanley Miter box. I tried various searches and came up...
@N9LO started 7 years ago - replies: 4
More than one building group?
I found something strange. My bookmark takes me to https://fotmd.com/doug-berch/group/11/dulcimer-making Doug Berch » Groups » Dulcimer...
@N9LO started 7 years ago - replies: 2
6 String "No-Body" Electric
I just finished a 1986 unbuilt dulcimer kit I got on Craig's List for $50. Winters are long and boring in a Wisconsin apartment. This project...
@N9LO started 7 years ago - replies: 2