On the outside chance that any members of the harpmakers list are still out there (there not having been a message dealing substantively with harpmaking since...
There have been a number of posts regarding the subject in the past. Some point out that if you fill most the space inside the soundbox with rags that the...
David wrote.....On the outside chance that any members of the harpmakers list are still out there (there not having been a message dealing substantively with...
The obvious ( to me) principle is that the larger the soundboard the bigger the sound, all else being equal. If one uses the same type wood (Young's Modulus...
Howard Bryan
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Aug 18, 2003 12:07 am
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Essential is a dehumidifier or two. I have two, and that is in an air-conditioned house! A 16" bandsaw will do just about all the wood-cutting needed in...
Howard Bryan
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Aug 18, 2003 12:12 am
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Melanie As to tools needed, it obviously depends on how serious you are going to be and how many harps you plan on making. Since you asked what tools we all...
Brandden certainly has summed it up... we seem to carry about the same tool inventory... though I might add some of the little things... Taps and bits, both...
Hello all: By comparison, as an amateur hobbyist, making Very Early Medieval laptops: 9" bandsaw 9" drill press Router Router bench benchtop belt/disc sander ...
I sense Melanie's question is how to build up an inventory of machinery on a modest budget. Perhaps some counsel on which machines to get first, what their...
Rick Kemper
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Aug 18, 2003 6:18 pm
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Thanks to all of you for your invaluable advice on tool selection. More than one of you recommended Grizzly brand tools...not available at the local outlets...
My experiences are in line with Howard Bryan's thoughts. There are a few general principles that should be followed, i.e. Vary the size of the soundboard to...
Rick Kemper
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Aug 18, 2003 7:12 pm
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Rick: My interpretation of the iconography for Really Early Medieval harps is that the sound holes appear to be on the sides- at least two on each side of the...
I have a question for any of you that have experience or knowledge with "rent to own" or simular programs. I'd appreciate knowing briefly how they are...
Size does matter. I would question the size of a jointer recommended. IF all you want to do is edge work, then 4" will do, but for a person starting out,...
The sizes were but one humble opinion - born of some necessity and a limited budget. I am interested in understanding how one removes cupping and twisting...
Rick Kemper
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Aug 19, 2003 3:30 pm
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American Piano supply went out of business. Schaff took over their accounts. Schaff does NOT carry the longer ( 1 3/4") Zither Pins. Neither does...
I find the best way to flatten one side of a rough board is to use a router mounted on a long base. The board is held in a box with wedges, the router base...
Douglas Eaton
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Aug 20, 2003 2:10 am
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About soundboards.... 1. any guidelines as to the amount of free board to leave above the highest string and below the lowest? (If you'ld use a medium tension...
... Actually, what happens is somewhat different. The theory is: Most harps strings make approximately a 30 deg. angle with the board. The vector forces are...
Howard Bryan
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Aug 25, 2003 11:04 pm
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Thanks, Howard. Two points of clarification, please. ... I presume the Belly in this case is above and beyond that which I've been led to believe is expected...
Dear David ... One way to do this is the way patented by Harlan McWillis in 1989. Please see one drawing in the file section on Yahoo harp makers list,...
Thank you, Arsalaan, I'll check the files "toot sweet" Dave Graham ... _________________________________________________________________ Enter for your chance...
David, The "soundboard in a slot becomes" problematic at higher tensions for two reasons: 1. When the sound board deflects into an arc, its edges move closer...
Rick Kemper
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Aug 26, 2003 3:21 pm
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Greetings one and all I am mid project, building a bardic style harp from a book by Gildas Jaffrenou. It is designed for 30 strings, in the style of the...
Harps designed for wire are not easily changed to nylon. At the very least, the notes of the strings would all change. Length of strings is the deciding...
I understand the logic of that, and I accept that the range of the harp will change depending on the material for the string. Basically what I am looking for...
I have an antique harp (see photos "Antique Harp" )that is a "Browne & Buckwell", successors to I.F. Browne & Co., Makers, New York. I have no idea as to any...
Does your harp have a serial number? Probably 4 figures and engraved on the brass plate on the string side near the bottom also in small punch numbers on the...
Stewart Macdonald, which is an instrument builder supply company carries the 1 1-2" zither pins for $250/1000. I know this is more than you wanted, but it's...
