Group Discussions
My first dulcimer build
I am just about finished with my first dulcimer built. Just have to install zither pins and groove the nut and bridge and put on strings. I am...
@Caleb Dan Bennett started 10 years ago - replies: 7
My Latest Sparrow
I just wanted to share my latest project. This little Sparrow is almost done and will soon be ready to head off to it's new home in Ohio. I think...
@Pete Staehling started 10 years ago - replies: 9
String Gauge Calculator
I have generally used the Strothers Gauge Calculator and sometimes just re-sized strings to suit the instrument and my preferences. It seems that...
@Pete Staehling started 10 years ago - replies: 10
Mountain Dulcimer Building 101 (or 214 ways to skin a cat)
Reasons: I always wanted to build an MD.Instrument building isgoal-oriented and I'm not. There is gratification in making it to the next...
@Jimmy Lamar started 10 years ago - replies: 9
Different approach to wooden pegs
I don't know how much call others have for making dulcimers with wooden pegs. I know it bugged me to try to tune with them--a tiny movement made...
@Gary Roys started 10 years ago - replies: 10
Tunning And String Size ?
Hi allThis may be a dumb question, but here it goes. Can any VSL be tuned to DAA or DGD, just by changing the string size? If so how do you know...
@Ronald R Eaches started 10 years ago - replies: 12
Need Help Uploading Photos
I can't seem to upload any pics. Any help would be appreciated.JL
@Jimmy Lamar started 10 years ago - replies: 0
Re-sawing Blades
I just wanted to say a bit about my recent re-sawing experiences. I had some success with a little ~$100 Ryobi band saw, before I decided to buy a...
@Pete Staehling started 10 years ago - replies: 12
My First Prichard
It is not quite finished, but I thought I would share a photo of my "almost" finished first Prichard build. The pegs are not the ones for this...
@Ken Longfield started 10 years ago - replies: 14
3 string Dulcimer
Started working on my first Dulcimer a couple of years ago and got sidetracked moving. Now we are finally settled in, and I am starting back to...
@Monterey started 10 years ago - replies: 18
Black Locust
Anyone work with black locust? I salvaged some from a tree that has been down for a few years. I have read at least one builder commenting...
@Pete Staehling started 10 years ago - replies: 21
Fret wire
I'm having problems cutting slots for frets. I have a saw with .023 kerf and my fret wire just slips in and falls out, it's not tight. Are there...
@Caleb Dan Bennett started 10 years ago - replies: 12
Managing Demand
For those of you who sell your dulcimers as a business... Maybe you can provide some advice.My preference has been to have a short queue and be...
@Pete Staehling started 10 years ago - replies: 14
Worm Holes
I have a commission to build a pair of my little backpacking sticks for a guy who works where I buy some of my wood and his father. He wants me to...
@Pete Staehling started 10 years ago - replies: 9
What Does Your Spouse Think?
I've been wondering for some time what our luthier's lives are like at home: So....Does your wife or husband support you in your building of...
@John C. Knopf started 10 years ago - replies: 12
Making a Davis kit dulcimer playable
Well, it seems a lady nearby has a Davis dulcimer she built from a kit many years ago, and wanted me to help finish it up for her. I came over...
@John C. Knopf started 10 years ago - replies: 12
Selling to Overseas Customers?
Since I marked my items as being available anywhere, a good portion of my orders have been outside the US. I have been a little surprised by this....
@Pete Staehling started 10 years ago - replies: 2
Salvaged Timber
I think I may have started down one of those paths that are hard to get off of :)Step one was when I ran a chunk of rough beech that was given to...
@Pete Staehling started 10 years ago - replies: 21
Here's a Delight!
I finished this Thomas hourglass dulcimer replica just this afternoon, and sent her on her way to the new owner. Her name is "Delight", which comes...
@John C. Knopf started 10 years ago - replies: 10
Repairing a Diamond Dulcimer
While this is not a build, we do not have a specific area to show repairs of dulcimers. One of our members contacted me about reattaching the peg...
@Ken Longfield started 10 years ago - replies: 17