Group Discussions
Eastern cedar for a top
I'm about to build a dulcimer and I have some Eastern cedar (not aromatic) that I'd like to use for the top. Has anyone done this or do you think...
@Bill S started 9 years ago - replies: 6
Prichard #18 complete
I recently finished another Prichard Repro. for FOTMD member Gail Weber . Here is a couple pictures. All poplar ,perfection tuners, Just...
@Kevin Messenger started 9 years ago - replies: 9
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@Strumelia started 10 years ago - replies: 0
My latest dulcimer
My newest dulcimer just finished today. Mahagony back and sides, poplar top, maple headblock and peghead, poplar and mahagony frettboard. VSL is...
@Caleb Dan Bennett started 9 years ago - replies: 2
Dulcimer in the raw
Several weeks ago large storm in South Jersey blew down several large trees in my mom's yard. One of the trees was a 35+ year old mulberry tree....
@Ed Gaunt started 10 years ago - replies: 6
Electric Solid Body Questions
I have over the last couple years had a few customers ask about electric pickups, but have resisted going there so far. I am pretty clueless...
@Pete Staehling started 10 years ago - replies: 7
String Spacing For Baritone Build
Can anyone help with the string spacing on a baritone? I'm in the design stage, and from the little bit of information available, I do know that a...
@Jimmy Lamar started 9 years ago - replies: 14
Latest JI Calculator?
(repost because I got silly and hit the wrong button. Got your response Dan, that may be the current one) Some time back we had a discussion about...
@Ken Hulme started 10 years ago - replies: 22
Fret cutting
Has anyone ever used the Stewmac fret miter box? Seems like a perfect tool.
@James Swayne started 9 years ago - replies: 2
Florida Bald Cypress
A continuation of an earlier discussion about effect of wood type on sound. I purchased some bald cypress lumber from G. S. Monroe (a member) and...
@J. Andy Crandall started 11 years ago - replies: 13
Worm Holes
I have a piece of Rosewood I would like to use for dulcimer sides, but it has some worm holes in it. Are worm holes acceptable in a dulcimer? If...
@mstewart started 10 years ago - replies: 5
Workshop Fret Calculator
A couple of fret calculators, designed to produce customized fret lists for workshop use. This started life many moons ago as a guitar fret...
@john p started 11 years ago - replies: 8
TX Ranger
Wormy ash all the way around with bloodheart wood dressings and ebony nut and saddle. The pegs are Wittner geared tuners. It is strung with...
@Mark Runge started 10 years ago - replies: 3
The Dragon is done.
It took two sixteen hour days at the end, but I got it done! I hope others appreciate the work and love that went into it! As usual, any feedback...
@Mark Runge started 10 years ago - replies: 7
Finishing Poplar- What should I use?
I am getting ready to make a psaltery bow for my neighbor. It's an inexpensive bow but I want it to look as good as possible. I'm making the bow...
@Patty from Virginia started 10 years ago - replies: 8
TiteBond Liquid Hide Glue
Has anybody used it? What do you think? I am in the process of repairing a cello and the prospect of attaining, mixing, and cooking hide glue...
@Ed Gaunt started 10 years ago - replies: 4
My First Dulcimer Build
I just finished a Red Meadow kit from Cedar Creek Dulcimers in Branson, MO. I absolutely love it. My wife bought it for me over labor day weekend...
@kb9jlo started 10 years ago - replies: 9
New Build
Dulcimer recently completed for Travis Springer. Travis did this amazing and elaborate inlay. The back and side wood is Macassar Ebony. -rick...
@Rick Probst started 10 years ago - replies: 3
Finished - Walnut and Cedar
Finished today. Walnut with a cedar top. 27 3/4" VSL. This one is already sold!
@Bob Reinsel started 10 years ago - replies: 6