This weekend I had two friends come and learn how to make stick dulcimers. While talking on the two days I recalled and shared some advice I got years ago from a master woodworker.  “Just remove the wood you do not want!” I recalled how I thought this answer was

Added entries in the Musing section on stereo-graphy and in the mandolin project photos on the finishing processes that I am currently involved in the current project section.  Lots to learn on my first sun-burst dye project. Let me know what you think!

Earlier today I came across a design for a Stick Dulcimer or Pickin’ Stick. This is a drawing that I made for my use in 2012. It isn’t very pretty, but gives dimensions. The PDF file link is made to print at 11X17 paper size to the scale shown. It

If you are trying out my website there are a couple of things that I am currently trying to make work. One is enabling the thumbnail photos to be clickable to a larger photo (with out error messages) and the other is “reply” on the comments. I think I have

My maker “nature” is to favor the function and durability of an item with secondary concern of the embellishment. I am changing my thought to a more equal level importance. The function & durability of an instrument allows it to be a fine tool, that a musician would like to