Timeline Entry
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @asenovex:
Posted a new Comment on @asenovex:
"Hi Asenovex, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @lindaycat:
Posted a new Comment on @lindaycat:
"Hi Linday, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer,..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
"I was at the Appalachian Dulcimer Heritage Day in Sperryville, VA when I learned of Gary's death. It is sad that another great builder and player is gone. I..."
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Indoor House Plants":
Posted a response to "Indoor House Plants":
"What a wonderful swap. I know you will enjoy your new plants."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Indoor House Plants":
Posted a response to "Indoor House Plants":
"I've grown bored with a few of my old houseplants. For some reason i had come to think i should be the caretaker forever of some of my older cactuses. But..."
@dusty
• 2 months ago
• comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"Joe, I would suggest that you take that dulcimer to a music store. Any kind where they have guitars and sell individual strings. Pay them to put new..."
@dan
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
"I met him in Lexington years ago. He made some very interesting pieces!"
@dan
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @lilley-pad: Gary Gallier just passed away.
Liked a forum discussions item created by @lilley-pad: Gary Gallier just passed away.
@jazzc
• 2 months ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Florida Sunshine Dulcimer Group:
Posted a new Comment on Florida Sunshine Dulcimer Group:
"I'm gonna try again: I'm a full time Englewood, Fl. resident who would like to put together a group of dulcimer players for informal gatherings during the..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
"I was fortunate to get to hear Gary in Lancaster OH some years ago. He was a great player and luthier. "
@randy-adams
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
"I played the tunes with Gary on one occasion. He played A & G tunes DAd tuning. Yeah like D tunes. Big tone, precise and clear picking. One the great..."
@dusty
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
"Thanks, Jon, for sharing that sad news.
I heard about this as well and was hoping to find an obituary before posting anything.
Gary was not just an amazingly..."
@lilley-pad
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
Created a new forum topic "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
"Going by Bing's post, it looks like Gary Gallier just passed away. I loved his music and also the arrangements he and his brothers came up with. I just..."
@wally-venable
• 2 months ago
• comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"It certainly looks to me that you have an Applecreek Model 100 series dulcimer. I've owned or worked on about 20 of them. In any case, it is a "flat head"..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @bridge: Dulcimer instruction in North Central Ohio? Clubs?
Liked a forum discussions item created by @bridge: Dulcimer instruction in North Central Ohio? Clubs?
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"The hardware stores and car parts stores sell graphite dust "dry lube" in little plastic tubes."
@bridge
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer instruction in North Central Ohio? Clubs?":
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer instruction in North Central Ohio? Clubs?":
"Hi, I live on Lake Erie about 30 minutes west of Cleveland, Ohio. Is there anyone within a reasonable distance who would could meet with me for dulcimer..."
@john-petry
• 2 months ago
• comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"A little "dust" from a pencil lead can lubricate quite nicely too...{graphite}"
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 30
Posted a new Comment on Has anyone made a Scheitholt?:
Posted a new Comment on Has anyone made a Scheitholt?:
"That is truly awesome, Ken Longfield!"
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @lindaycat:
Posted a new Comment on @lindaycat:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Lindaycat. You've come to the right place to ask your question. Have fun exploring this site. I look forward to your participation here...."
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 30
Posted a new Comment on Has anyone made a Scheitholt?:
Posted a new Comment on Has anyone made a Scheitholt?:
"After a challenge from our daughter and son-in-law I built a Praetorius 1619 scheitholt; the one the original post in this thread references. It is 107 cm..."
@davisjames
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: První Panenské Nanebevzetí (Baroque song)
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: První Panenské Nanebevzetí (Baroque song)
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"While John's suggestion is good, oil attracts dust and dirt which can gum up the repair. I think a silicone spray is much better as it dries instantly and..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"You could try a dab of 3-In-1 oil at the top and bottom supports that wrap around the shafts of the pegs."
@joseph-besse
• 2 months ago
• comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"Turning the middle screw counter-clockwise does not loosen the tuners much. The tuners are still rather tight, but I guess this is something I can tolerate...."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @sam-searls: Bill Grogan's Goat
Liked a music item created by @sam-searls: Bill Grogan's Goat
@joseph-besse
• 3 months ago
• comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"Thanks a lot for your explanation about the tuners. I live in South Louisiana and luthiers here don't know hardly anything about dulcimers. I am glad we have..."
@lindaycat
• 3 months ago
• comments: 374
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Does anyone have a harmony for "Hector the Hero"? If so, need it today or tomorrow. Thanks!"
@mikequilliams
• 3 months ago
• comments: 11
Can anyone provide me with some advise on finishing. I am presently building a Folkcraft Mountain Dulcimer fram a kit. I am pleasantly pleased with the results, I choose to use Tru-Oil Gunstock Finish by Birchwood Casey. My questions are (1) do I finish the fretboard or leave it unfinished (2) on my next build (which I already have aMcSpadden Kit from the Dulcimer Shoppe) it is proper or benefical to finish the inside of the instrument? Thanks in advance for any input or recommendations.
@leo-kretzner
• 2 years ago
• comments: 29
https://fotmd.com/leo-kretzner/group_discuss/3219/https://fotmd.com/leo-kretzner/group_discuss/3219/a-scheitholt-with-no-first-fret
@deborah-on-the-hudson
• 2 years ago
• comments: 8
https://fotmd.com/deborah-on-the-hudson/group_discuss/3209/https://fotmd.com/deborah-on-the-hudson/group_discuss/3209/does-anyone-know-of-robertj-anderson
@john-w-mckinstry
• 3 years ago
• comments: 1
Thanks Dusty Turtle, The words and music make me feel like I am at a classic
cowboy movie of my youth and are very nostalgic. I will be glad to share my version of the song within the month. Thanks again,John.
cowboy movie of my youth and are very nostalgic. I will be glad to share my version of the song within the month. Thanks again,John.
https://fotmd.com/john-w-mckinstry/group_discuss/3135/https://fotmd.com/john-w-mckinstry/group_discuss/3135/spanish-is-a-loving-tongue
@cynthia-wigington
• 6 years ago
• comments: 0
There is a very positive first aid initiative in this country called "Stop the Bleed". Bleeding from trauma is the 2nd major cause of death in this country. Anyone can take these courses as it's pretty straight forward. As a longtime EMT who was on our rural first aid squad for a decade, I am so thrilled we are doing this in the US. Our local fire department gives the courses, free.
https://fotmd.com/strumelia/forum/11758/the-positive-thread
@carla-maxwell
• 6 years ago
• comments: 0
Lucy Wise will be one of the instructors at the Australian Dulcimer Retreat at Tasma House and Gardens, August 28-30, 2020. She's a lovely person and a VERY talented musician.
https://fotmd.com/robin-thompson/forum/36813/lucy-wise-walking-out