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@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Luthiers, Builder question on finishes":

"I agree completely with Ken. When I build a modern dulcimer, I tend to use spray semi-gloss clear lacquer such as Deft. It's fast-drying, smooth-coating, and..."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Luthiers, Builder question on finishes":

"When I first started making dulcimers I used violin varnish as that was what my teacher used since he was a violin maker. I think I made three or four..."

@lilley-pad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Luthiers, Builder question on finishes":

"Hello everybody, just Jon Lilley here again. With another dumb question this question is to those who are Luthier out there builders. What is your personal..."

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Czech Marian Music - Baroque Songs

@ondrej • 2 months ago • comments: 0

Posted new YouTube video(s):
Czech Marian Music - Baroque Songs

@wally-venable • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fret Rocker":

"A "fret rocker" can be any straight edge which spans 3 frets, but not 4. The "special tools" sold for the purpose are metal plates with 4 sides of different..."

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @carla-anderson:

"So glad you joined CarlaAnderson. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is an active community of folks who love the mountain dulcimer. There is..."

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @bowarr:

"Welcome Bowarr to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. Glad you joined. I wish you best with your dulcimer builds."

@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Reynardine.:

"Reynardine was a bad actor no doubt but when he said "the judges' men they follow me and my life they would destroy"...he got me on his side to a certain..."

@anne-bowman • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Instrument Makers Concert, NFF 2026:

"[quote="Robin Thompson"] You honor Richard Fariña and David Schnaufer so well with this wonderful pairing, Anne. Thanks Robin. It's also so nice to have..."

@anne-bowman • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Instrument Makers Concert, NFF 2026:

"[quote="Ken Longfield"] Very nice playing. You picked two wonderful folks to honor with your dulcimers. Thanks for sharing the video. Ken "The dulcimer sings..."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @carla-anderson:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Carla. It's good to have you aboard. There are many knowledgeable mountain folks here who are willing to share their expertise with others...."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Instrument Makers Concert, NFF 2026:

"Very nice playing. You picked two wonderful folks to honor with your dulcimers. Thanks for sharing the video. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Instrument Makers Concert, NFF 2026:

"You honor Richard Fariña and David Schnaufer so well with this wonderful pairing, Anne. "

@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @anne-bowman: Instrument Makers Concert, NFF 2026

@carol-h • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Front Porch Sittin':

"Thank you very much, John! John W. McKinstry: Carol, that is a beautiful and sweet melody. Now all we need is some sweet words sung to it. Your friend, John..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @bowarr:

"Hi Bowarr, 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,..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @carla-anderson:

"Hi Carla, 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,..."

@matt-berg • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Fret Rocker":

"Stewmac sells a tool called a fret rocker. The idea is that you slid this tool along the frets. If the tool sits flat all the fret are at the same height..."

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: Front Porch Sittin'

@anne-bowman • 3 months ago • comments: 129
Posted a new Comment on @dusty:

"Dusty!! How's things? Cheers from Anne Down-Under"

@anne-bowman • 3 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Covered Bridge Waltz:

"Sounds excellent!"

@anne-bowman • 3 months ago • comments: 4

Posted new YouTube video(s):
Instrument Makers Concert, NFF 2026

@ken-longfield • 3 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Hindman Homecoming 2026":

"I talked with Doug Naselroad the other day and he hopes to be able to have the Homecoming in November 0f 2026. I think the dates he mentioned to me are Nov...."

@leny-sue • 3 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Hindman Homecoming 2026":

"Okay HDH fans, let's all consider contributing what we can to make sure this great time is possible for next year. I look forward to it every year and am so..."

@john-w-mckinstry • 3 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Front Porch Sittin':

"Carol, that is a beautiful and sweet melody. Now all we need is some sweet words sung to it. Your friend, John"

@davisjames • 3 months ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: Front Porch Sittin'

@davisjames • 3 months ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Weary Blues:

"I can hear the crackling of the 78(that's a compliment)...great stuff."

@davisjames • 3 months ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Folk songs from Brno (Czech Republic)

@ken-longfield • 3 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @bowarr:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Bowarr. It is good to have you aboard. You might want to join the Dulcimer Building group. Surprisingly you can find it under "Groups" in..."

@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.

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@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.

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

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