Hello to the list. While browsing the site of an Italian string maker, I have found an FAQ section: ...
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Craig
crpierpont
Apr 16, 2013 2:35 pm
I have tremendous respect for Mimmo Peruffo (who, I believe, wrote the article you reference). But in this case, while the math of what he is proposing works...
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MuisDreamsinger
Apr 17, 2013 3:12 pm
The only Sharping Blades I know of right now are Triplett, which go for $25 each. I'm contacting metal fabricators to see if I can't have some made similar to...
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marthasfiles
Apr 17, 2013 3:18 pm
Count us in! Ron Hansen and Martha Woods. I'll email you off list - Martha ... From: "MuisDreamsinger" <muis@...> To:...
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bsancetta
Apr 17, 2013 4:38 pm
I've made a set out of brass bar stock, a torch and etc. but that's probably not what you have in mind. If was definitely time consuming too. I'm thinking...
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idn17
Apr 18, 2013 1:13 pm
Are any of you on the wire harp list? I have given info on where you should be able to have them cast and finished for a lot less. If not...I will repost the...
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bsancetta
Apr 18, 2013 8:37 pm
Thanks Iris. As you know I'm not making any more harps probably (never say "never" ) but I for one would be pleased if you posted that here. Thanks! Biasgio...
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marthasfiles
Apr 19, 2013 6:27 am
I'm on the wire harp list and looking for sharping blades. Martha ... From: "idn17" <idn17@...> To: harpmakers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 18,...
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idn17
Apr 19, 2013 1:19 pm
I'm not going to make them, but I sent Muis to the place I use for casting going on about 15 years now. Contact him...or are you here Muis? Maybe you can...
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bsancetta
Apr 19, 2013 7:38 pm
Well they're not brass or elegant but these would probably work....maybe the 1/8 or 1/4 inch offsets and would probably need to do a little grinding: ...
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Sharon Thormahlen
thorharp
May 7, 2013 1:26 pm
I was contacted by one Moore Anderson about purchasing 2 harps. I am wondering if anyone else was also contacted by him. The letter is below along with a reply...
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Peg
dorveillepeg
May 7, 2013 1:36 pm
I got the same one last week and I'm not even a harp maker ;-) Not sure what the nature of this is if it's a scam. Peg...
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Ed Margerum
emargeru
May 7, 2013 1:44 pm
The address (defield@...) is that of "David E. Field, Master Craftsman" according to his website: www.fieldsystem.com/defield/ Mr. Field's webpage...
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Sharon Thormahlen
thorharp
May 7, 2013 1:51 pm
Just to clarify, I was not insinuating that David Field had anything to do with the scam. I believe he was just responding to Mr. Anderson telling him he was...
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bsancetta
May 7, 2013 3:44 pm
Wondering if a reverse scam would be possible, e.g. offer Moore some HSOs:-) Just a thought....assuming it is a scam, sure reads like it. B...
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marthasfiles
May 7, 2013 3:55 pm
Take a good look at the syntax:Â "I will like to take the opportunity"Â Â "if you carry any other great deal of" English is NOT this person's native language...
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Sunny
sunny2026
May 7, 2013 4:14 pm
If they claim they can only pay by check, or insist on using their own shipping company rather than whatever you suggest, run in the opposite direction. And...
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bsancetta
May 7, 2013 5:54 pm
So, one of the very few objections I have to Truitts is that the handles are a bit hard to see. Hardware store to the rescue:-) Got a box of 1/4" white...
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Brandden
harpsandharps
May 7, 2013 10:42 pm
Hi Sharon Yes several of us got one or more emails from Moore in slightly differing versions. We had correspondence on this on the "HaarpScaam" list set up by...
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Brandden
harpsandharps
May 7, 2013 10:44 pm
Hi Or use red and blue heat shrink tube. Or even dip handles in red and blue "Plasticote" Regards Brandden Brandden Lassells Harps and Harps www.harps.com.au ...
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donald
rugged442000
May 20, 2013 1:24 pm
Hi, I've joined this list to get information to make a folk harp for a friend 5 octaves+2 notes, 3 levers/octave, about 5 foot tall. Hardware seems easy enough...
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bsancetta
May 21, 2013 1:12 pm
Welcome Donald, I'm not aware of any scale plans, which are generally kind of proprietary, and a folk harp of that size is not common, but I may be able to...
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uuglypher
May 21, 2013 2:45 pm
Hi, Donald, And welcome to the list. I saw your note just aftrr you posted and just now came back to respond, and found that Biagio had already set you well on...
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Biagio Sancetta
bsancetta
May 21, 2013 3:06 pm
True words indeed Dave! I estimate as a generality that each additional lower string adds 50 or more lbs. tension to the instrument - right where the neck...
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timothy des roches
timothy_desr...
May 22, 2013 11:02 pm
Hi Harpmakers! I just saw a curious wire strung (?) harp on Facebook (thanks, Cynthia Cathcart, for sharing) and it's MADE OF STONE. The builder/sculptor is a...
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Rob
rob_mcsweeney
May 23, 2013 2:24 am
Is it ....Essential...Desirable....Useful... or just a luxury when it comes to Harp making? Opinions please - and what is favourite ? - 113, 20, old wooden...
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Castlebay
harperswood2
May 23, 2013 2:51 am
I used one of these on the last harp I built to smooth the curves in the neck and pillar. Quicker that a scraper and not as messy as a sander, a bit tricky to...
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Chris Spurrell
falcons@...
May 23, 2013 3:16 am
I absolutely love very sharp spoke shaves, both flat and round bottom. Don't know how I lived without them. I have to imagine that compass planes were invented...
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Peg
dorveillepeg
May 23, 2013 2:44 pm
Totally interesting, Tim! Although I'm guessing it wouldn't be very portable or easy to lean back into one's body ;-) Peg...
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I expect she is no more
timothy_desr...
May 23, 2013 11:27 pm
It's obviously intended for use as a therapy harp ;-)...
