Hi everyone We were trying to call Bunker at Loveland levers, just now, but instead of getting him , we get a weird message from a law firm saying that they...
Hello! It turns out that it was our local area code acting weird, and apparemtly switching my calles to another area code other than Robert Bunkers !! So,...
I have strung several instruments with the Savarez synthetic gut. No problems, except that they take longer than gut to stretch into stability. I also had...
Howard Bryan
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Sep 16, 2002 6:24 pm
2023
I have substituted Savarez KF synthetics on two harp designs with good results. When I fist wrote, the folks at Lyra House were understandably reluctant to...
Rick Kemper
RKemper@...
Sep 17, 2002 6:47 pm
2024
Good morning, everyone. I just have a quick question. What is your preferred method of resawing, and what tool set up do you use to accomplish it? I use a...
Timothy Habinski
tharps@...
Sep 18, 2002 1:15 pm
2025
I use a 16" Grizzley bandsaw, which is not the best built tool in the world, but which works well when properly set up. Replace the roller guides with plastic...
Howard Bryan
hbryan@...
Sep 18, 2002 1:41 pm
2026
Hi Tim - I use an old 80's model Grizzley 16" with 10" deep capacity. I retrofit the saw with Carter bearings. I keep the belt liberally coated with...
Although I used to use a 12" bandsaw with an extender kit and the "Wood slicer" blade, I could do the job with a single point high fulcrum for a fence, I gave...
I just had someone ask me a question I could not answer: In the Robinson's Tara Harp plans it calls for a fairly large hole to be cut thru the base of the...
Indeed Brandden, it is the power that makes it happen, hey? I would love five horse power in my shop, but I've yet to go to 220V, much less three-phase.......
I do not know about the Tara, but I find that with my harps a hole in the bottom seems to help the sound, opens it up , especially if the harp is on a hard...
I can't comment on that particular plan, but in the design that I use, the base supports the pillar, and takes a fair amount of pressure. A hole in the base...
This is a case where size does matter. After years of struggle with a 14" Delta clone, I got a dedicated Makita "resaw" bandsaw. It had a 2" wide stelite ...
Hi everyone ! I agree with Brandon, quoted below. I have been putting fairly good sized holes in all my harps, (with the exception of wire harps built to look...
Secret #1 Blade must be sharp Secret #2 Blade must be sharp Secret #3 Blade must be sharp and wood lined up with blade. I use a dremel tool with a diamond...
The way it's designed in the Robinson Is to allow the sound to bounce off the floor towards the audience when the harp is tilted back for playing. It also...
Thanks to all who have responded on this issue. I built a modified version of the Tara using plans reworked for me by Dan Cady which is a somewhat "high hat"...
Lee -- Did the string layout work? Sorry to hear about the sound issue, but perhaps will be a fix with the ply. Keep us posted. BTW: I've recently turned...
Thanks to everyone who offered information about their own resawing practices. I must say, I'm envying Brandden his 5 hp bandsaw! Health and happiness Timothy...
Timothy Habinski
tharps@...
Sep 20, 2002 1:42 pm
2040
I don't agree that a hole will necessarilly have a positive effect. It does depend on the design. Sound differs as as function of the amount that it is...
I'd add my two cents and and say that the size, placement, and shape of the sound holes are all influential. Take a piece of cardboard and play around with...
While we have a discussion on sawing going on, I thought I would ask; what advice do listmembers have for a first and second bandsaw for a workshop? I...
Dear Andrea In my opinion, "it all depends" on how much you do. I think that you will find a smaller bandsaw a big help, say any one of the Asian made with...
Greetings,I am a new member to the group and have enjoyed reading through the archives. I am an amateur harpmaker and have made two 36 string harps in the...
Tony: Great! Another string-winding paraguayan-style builder. And in neighboring Pennsylvania!! So, do you also play latin style? I've been on this list a...
Thanks for the responses about pre-stretch of the core string before winding the outer wrap. I intuitively felt what the others have suggested i.e. the core...
Hi, It's been awhile since I have posted on here. Are there any harp plans out there for a cross-strung harp? double-harp? Please respond to my address at: ...
Julie, I sell plans for a little double 26. From the first paragraph in the building guide; "These are the concise instructions for an amateur builder (with...
Rick Kemper
RKemper@...
Oct 7, 2002 4:04 pm
2049
For sale on eBay: (not by me...) Folk Harp Harps Jaffrennou Book Scarce Item # 1572371767...
