Hey all.
I'm not a fiddle player. I plan to build a box fiddle, Full Size.
I also plan to learn to play.
QUESTION: can you use a 1/2 size Bow on a Full Size Violin? I just find the bow really long and prefer to have a shorter stroke across the b
Hey all, man I wish the A.D.D would stop kicking in , hahaha, now I see these fiddles and it's like, what was I thinking about building yesterday?
First THANKS to Diane for the beginner helps, but thought I'd try a post here to give the poor lady
Read more…Ok, that's oddly put, but not sure how else t word it.
Here's the thing, I want an angled headstock, but also want laminated sides on the neck, as they will actually form the sides of the body too. (think like a fork with the middle tong cut off).
Read more…simple as that. Trying to figure out how to do a nice sunburst on a box ?
Anyone ?
thanks
jim
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I've recently developed a growing appreciation for cigar band art.
I have also always enjoyed small containers and after I started collecting Cigar cologne tubes, I discovered there existed the real thing !
I've also started a craft hobby that co
hey all... seems i dont have a way to cut a clean, close and accurate straight line...
i was going to cut a practice "A" type strummer, cut strips up the bottom , looks like a fork.. know what i mean?
anyway, please read and if you know what might
Read more…So, ive been stressing over best box size.
Building is new to me and ive only been able to guestimate some sizes people like for a nice sound.
Ive had some access to about 6"x2"x8 to 9" box.
But it looked like people were using big like 8x12...
So,
Hey all.
So I finally got a ton of clamps the other day, found some 1/4 inch solid wood sheet for the back, and a maple neck.
My question is about using Plywood for the top?
Oh yeah, I'm building my own box part, btw (grin.)
It seems the pape
Read more…First- Hey !! New member here from Eastern Canada.
Thanks for this site - it's Incredible !
I'm James.
A couple quick things about me so you can appreciate my question a bit more.
1. Never built an instrument.
2. Can pretty much figure out how t
Read more…Hey all, James here. Newbie.
I posted a long version in the general forums in section : BUILDING TECHNIQUES, HINTS etc....
Basically. I have a hard time learning strings. Got a 3 String Dulcimer (strumstick) and I'm learning. IT's a 26.5" DAD sim
Read more…Got most of the parts I need ordered !! Now waiting (and praying Canada post doesnt go on strike tomorrow !!!)
While I wait....
I'm planning on making my own boxes for some projects, like a License plate Guitar, and a Reso.
3 Questions if anyo
Read more…terribly sorry for the newbie question folks:
The bridge, I see some are positioned straight, and some on an angle.
Is there a reason beyond aesthetics ?
I mean, that slight angle does not make intonation differences, so is it just style ?
than
Read more…Hi again.
Ok, got me a 3 HP table Saw now !!
I'm getting there.
BUT--- 2 Questions if anyone would like to chime in (again).
1-- I know, preferred glue is TITEBOND. We don't have it.
We have:
TITEBOND 2 or 3.
WELDBOND
LePage Carpenter's Glue
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Drat ! I originally posted this in a group, instead of the Forum..... sorry for the double post (still learning my way around)
Hey everyone.
I'm still at the "everything is eye candy !" stage while I line up supplies and try to get a few more
Hey everyone.
I'm still at the "everything is eye candy !" stage while I line up supplies and try to get a few more tools to make a build.
Meanwhile, I've been researching simple resonator constructs -- from tins to license plates.
So, my question
Hi again
So.... I cant find ANY thin wood sellers in my area, or online that sells to Canada for that matter....
I could pick up a cheap 10 inch table saw and make 2, 4 inch passes (top and bottom) to slab off an 1/8 inch flat.
Question is... ho
Ok, checked samples and plans but cant figure a few things out. A few pointers would be grand. Kindest, 1. THICKNESS - Boxes with paper wrap is pretty simple, they are fairly thin. But... Solid Wood boxes with hinges and clasps that I found are very
Read more…Hey all, I'm still just trying to get my parts together to try a CBG build. Meantime, I wanted to do a few talkie recordings on youtube, but have NO CLUE how to get the sound I want. I am severely musically challenged so please bare with my posts.
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