Doug Berch

11 Responses to “Dulcimer Quality Control”

1. Doug Berch says:

   January 19, 2010 at 5:29 PM

   Thanks for the kind words Michael. I’m really okay with it and at least I got to do something creative with the results.

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2. Ben Seymour says:

   January 19, 2010 at 6:11 PM

   I did the same thing not long ago. Had a dulcimer that would have taken to much to repair. Made a cheery fire though

   Ben Seymour

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3. Doug Berch says:

   January 19, 2010 at 7:19 PM

   Thanks Ben. I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one!

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4. Steve Eulberg says:

   January 20, 2010 at 2:00 AM

   So, seeking the answer to the perennial question?
   Which burned longer? Yours or Michael Allens?

   (I hate routers! one just wobbled and ate up the crest pieces I’ve been trying to make for my teaching studio!)

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5. LynnH says:

   January 20, 2010 at 3:20 AM

   Wow. I never made friends with wood, but I remember cutting fabric wrong one night, about 2am the day before Christmas, someone special’s shirt collar. I was able to fix that one but it was very close. Fabric can not go back, just like wood can not.

   I am spoiled now. Polymer clay is pretty easy to do without any disaster, and it’s inexpensive stuff. Yarn can be ripped out and knit again, though some yarns can be ripped more times than others. Feltmaking is a crapshoot every time I try it, so I’m OK when it comes out different than expected.

   But what I see is your ability to see reality more quickly than most. And to let go. Soon. Good for you.

   Hmm. No working fireplace here…

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6. Doug Berch says:

   January 20, 2010 at 11:12 AM

   Hi Steve,
   Very funny! I have a feeling a hammered dulcimer probably burns a lot longer!
   I am not crazy about routers either. They are noisy and messy little beasts!

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7. Doug Berch says:

   January 20, 2010 at 11:14 AM

   Hi Lynn,
   Cynthia was happy I bailed out as soon as I did as she has seen me agonize over getting things to be just right. It was pretty obvious that I wouldn’t be happy enough with the results this time.

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8. Linda says:

   January 24, 2010 at 8:03 PM

   Hi, Doug,

   I’m sorry that you had a rough-ridin’ router that took a bite out of your beautiful handiwork. I’m glad you shared your story and resolution, though. The picture of the dulcimer inferno made me smile just a little. I thought I heard the theme music from Bonanza playing in the background…

   Take care,

   Linda

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9. Doug Berch says:

   January 25, 2010 at 12:57 PM

   Thanks for the laugh about the theme from Bonanza. At least the dulcimer provided a great photo opportunity!

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10. Peggy Ferrell says:

    April 22, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    This is what Bob Mize used to do also.

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    • Doug Berch says:

      April 22, 2011 at 9:25 PM

      I’m happy I am not alone!

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