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@Danny Williams started 8 years ago - replies: 0
Questions re old Crescent bandsaw
I'm still setting up my "new" wood-shop. My old band saw was built into the workbench of the old shop, and was marginal for re-sawing anyway, so...
@Gary Roys started 8 years ago - replies: 3
Painted Poplar Dulcimer?
Hi friends, As I am finishing up October's Dulcimer in a few days, I am entertaining an idea of my next one- a novelty dulcimer project. I have...
@Bob started 8 years ago - replies: 12
Compensated Bridges?
I am wondering why some Mountain Dulcimer Fret-boards are designed/cut for non-compensated Bridges (Bridge/Saddle) while others are not? It seems...
@Bob started 8 years ago - replies: 28
Bending Strap
The only metal bending strap I can find is 24 inches long. Those of us making dulcimers need a strap about 33 inches long. Anyone know where one...
@Bill S started 8 years ago - replies: 3
Hollow Fingeboards?
After sharing ideas with a pro dulcimer builder, I am planning to begin hollowing out my dulcimer fingerboards. I never did it before but my own...
@Bob started 8 years ago - replies: 6
What do you use for end pins?
A friend of mine is building his first dulcimer and has asked me what to use for end pins (to hang loop-end strings on). Can anyone advise? Thanks.
@Redmando started 8 years ago - replies: 6
Tuning Mystery
4 string dulcimer, 27" vsl, melody strings 1 & 2 .012; string 3 .014, string 4 .020. Problem: when tuned ddaD all strings are in tune when...
@Kusani started 8 years ago - replies: 9
New Wood Seller with Gorgeous Wood
Early this month, I received a blind e-mail from a pre-cut wood seller out in Oregon who is trying to expand his market and somehow got my...
@Ken Hulme started 8 years ago - replies: 2
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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 9 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 years ago - replies: 14