Monthly Archive for March, 2009
Once again The Internet Archive provides a gem from the past. “Elementary Lessons On Sound” by W.H. Stone was published in 1879. The author demonstrates and explains the physics of sound using the technology of the time; metal rods, a bench vise, vibrating plates, tuning forks, etc. I have to admit that I have looked [...]
Here’s a bench shot of a dulcimer just after installing the frets. Scattered around the dulcimer are the tools I use when installing frets as well as some random stuff that tends to live on the bench. Speaking of random stuff; I’ve been told to live by the rule, “A place for everything and everything [...]
The always wonderful Internet Archive has numerous volumes from the day when many people made their own varnish, paint, etc. Here is a link to books tagged Varnish and Varnishing. If you search the texts section for “varnish” you’ll find even more books. Some of the volumes lean towards the scientific while others towards the [...]
Dulcimer Making and The Weather
Posted in Dulcimer, Hammered Dulcimer, Lutherie, Thoughts, Tools on Mar 6th, 2009
The first sign of Spring coming was noticing my wooden jack plane now has a twisted sole. Ah yes, the weather is changing! I keep the humidity in my shop relatively stable by using a humidifier during Winter and a dehumidifier in the Summer. A hygrometer helps me tweak everything to keep the environment between [...]
Pictures Of People Using Woodworking Tools
Posted in Tools on Mar 4th, 2009
I can’t remember where I found these. Click the thumbnail for a larger image. Enjoy!
