A Dulcimer Builder's Do-It-Yourself Guidebook: A Hobbyist Woodworker's Guide to Building Fine Hammered DulcimersThis CD-ROM version of the Guidebook contains every detail of the printed edition! In addition, it contains functional links to the Web sites and email addresses of every Supplier and Resource listed in the book - over 50 different companies! Includes registration access to a special Builder's Resource Web site for help in the building process. Provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions on the construction of a 15/14 Floating Soundboard Hammered Dulcimer. This book covers tools, materials, resources and suppliers. Also contains instructions on building hammers, two kinds of stand, and templates for the Pin Blocks, Bridges, Soundhole and Hammers. The author provides helpful "Maker's Notes," Maker's Hints" and "Maker's Cautions" to give the reader the benefit of lessons learned! |
Contents
Foreword | 1 |
Introduction | 3 |
1 Tools and Equipment | 7 |
2 Materials | 15 |
3 The Dulcimer Exploded | 25 |
4 Making the Rails | 33 |
5 Making the Pin Blocks | 39 |
6 Drilling the Pin Block Holes | 47 |
14 Stringing the Dulcimer | 121 |
15 Tuning the Dulcimer | 131 |
16 Making Hammers | 135 |
17 Making the Folding Stand | 139 |
Internet Suppliers Resources | 145 |
Pin Block and Bridge Patterns | 161 |
Sound Hole Pattern | 175 |
Fractional to Metric Conversions | 177 |
7 Cutting the Dowel Braces | 55 |
8 Making the Bottom Panel | 59 |
9 Making the Internal Bridge Supports | 65 |
10 Gluing and Assembly | 71 |
11 Making the Soundboard | 79 |
12 Making the Bridges | 93 |
13 Finishing Up | 103 |
String Gauge Chart | 179 |
Hammer Patterns | 181 |
Register Your Book | 187 |
Coupon for Patterns | 189 |
BackCover | 192 |
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