Dulcimer #45 is complete, as of this morning. The tuning pegs are Grover Sta-tite friction pegs and the strings are Vega banjo strings. Here I am with the new baby: And here is Lynn, the proud owner and co-designer:
June 2016 archive
Jun 10 2016
Home Stretch
Now the major pieces are attached: The head and tail stock are secured to the soundboard. The back is added. Trimming up. Adding the sides.
Jun 09 2016
Working on the Soundboard
Working late last night, I cut the sound holes and secured the fretboard. It’s coming along…
Jun 08 2016
Moving Along
Once again, playing catch-up with this posting–working on the dulcimer around other projects and diversions–these are snapshots from the past week. I’m excited to get to the point where I don’t stop until I have to let glue dry. This is the top (soundboard) re-sawn and bookmatched. The peg …
Jun 03 2016
Fretting, Gluing and Shaping
This entry is actually several day’s work put together. Wednesday afternoon was my last day of school, so my calendar just cleared up a bit. The fretboard requires the most precise work. The board is complete, and the rough shapes of the peg head and tailstock are cut and clamped. …