How to build a dulcimer in under 10 minutes.

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How to build a dulcimer in under 10 minutes.

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Cherry Dulcimer.
The wood was harvested from a local storm damaged tree. Quarter sawn on site then stored under cover and allowed to dry. It has been my Summer project, I have enjoyed every moment of it. Tuned in DAD. This is the 5th one that I have made, I'm still trying to learn how to play them.

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@blipblip88 2 жыл бұрын

the use of a cabinet scraper is a wonderful thing..

@hansolo9674 Жыл бұрын

Wow ! I know its 3 years old, but Great video ! This type of skill and craft are becoming such a lost art. I truly hope you are passing that knowledge onto another lucky soul. ( aside from us youtubers that is )

@nathandc Жыл бұрын

That is a thing of beauty, and a wonder watching you work. :-)

@rawlinggdavenportjr9672 Жыл бұрын

OMG. Been playing guitars on & off for 65 years (now 75yrs young). Fell in love with CBG's and started making them for friends & family (not selling), and having a great time... until I stumbled onto the Gulicmer. ...have now fallen head over heels over the sound...just beautiful. I'm an old woodworker, so that was one reason to love building CBG"s. However, I'm so excited by this new (for me) instrument! I want to build and play it... I just hope I can do anywhere near as good as you and a few others I just saw. Thank you oh so much.

@lesliebucari4096 Ай бұрын

So basically You are the coolest guy on the planet!!! Wow…🙏🙋‍♀️👏

@lindaroberts1284 2 ай бұрын

My fist dulcimer was made by a 14 year old young man in wood shop. I've had it for 50 years and I treasure it even more after seeing the work required. Thank you for sharing this. ❤

@mattnelson9123 2 жыл бұрын

Dang Phil it was a real pleasure to watch you work, lots to love in this video... The shop-made mini-drum/thicknessing sander and steamer, taking slabs with a bow-saw, I especially loved the free-hand willy-nilly kerfing on the bandsaw, and most of all it's a pleasure to see expert hands working with care and precision. Thanks mate!

@BeyondF1 2 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say so, thank you.

@annettelorraine2194 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. As a dulcimer player but not a wood worker this helps me appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into it. As an aside, I loved hearing the rain, songbirds, and train sounds around your workshop!

@BanjoLemonade 4 жыл бұрын

Superb build!

@BeyondF1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@brenturk22 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Incredible craftsmanship, and love your technique! Especially the jig you have for matching the two boards together and how to keep them flat - brilliant work

@MountainHomeJerrel 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant work. The only thing I can make under 10 minutes is a sandwich and even that's a strugge.

@bearshield7138 Жыл бұрын

Thank you this was very helpful

@Cheesus4jesus 3 жыл бұрын

I've been playing for about a month, would love to make my own someday.

@jjjessee245 3 жыл бұрын

Well I have to be somewhere in hour, so guess I better get started. No seriously that is beautiful crafting. I learned a lot and I still don't know anything. Especially liked your steamer and saw for cutting the front and back. It's hard to predict how many times I'll all watch and freeze this video gem.

@BeyondF1 3 жыл бұрын

Glad that you found it helpful.

@Sludgepump 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, fantastic Phil. It looks amazing!! You're a skilled craftsman!

@Goldenthrush 5 жыл бұрын

That is amazing, Phil! Absolutely beautiful work.

@congerscott6064 4 жыл бұрын

I would be proud to own that, very nice work 👍 🇺🇸.

@BeyondF1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@johnford7847 10 ай бұрын

Sounds to me like you're doing real well with playin' part. And clearly you've got the makin' down. But at 8 minutes each, you'll turn out 15,000 dulcimers each year. Don't you worry about flooding the market? 😄

@andredr_eas7433 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Beautiful instrument!

@plainolamerican1557 Жыл бұрын

Pretty dang cool !! Making wood sing.

@lindam5218 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Phil, impressive. :)

@jimihendrix4376 3 жыл бұрын

If only it where that easy and fast!

@CristianoCemin 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. Thanks from Brazil🙏

@williamhollan558 3 жыл бұрын

Soothing to watch

@BeyondF1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@riccardo-964 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful, sir.

@steveinthethumb6441 8 ай бұрын

Beautifully done. 😉

@richardash548 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job, Phil!

@bangmon1000 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video.

@USNAVDC 8 ай бұрын

Nice video! Good work.

@cnacriciumapedagogicacoord4853 Жыл бұрын

gracefully amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

@bobbyhaddock2242 2 жыл бұрын

Great job awesome video.

@wheetman 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video thanks! I’m curious if the jig with the wedges also adds some curvature to the plates or if they’re meant to be flat? Also curious if you’ve tried making one with a more traditional wood for the top like cedar or spruce?

@johnhenry4988 4 жыл бұрын

It is a credit to you that you have taken the effort to make this youtube clip and show the quality of your workmanship, so we can all enjoy and learn. Would it be possible to purchase a set of plans from you for the Dulcimer?

@BeyondF1 4 жыл бұрын

Your comment is much appreciated. I do not however have any plans. I freehanded the outline onto cardboard to make a template and basically winged it.

@caroljordan2886 Жыл бұрын

I’m learning to play. My dream is to build one like this. I’m not $ to have the electric equipment so am looking to find the necessary tools. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.

@BeyondF1 Жыл бұрын

You just need basic woodworking tools. The band saw and power sanders make the task quicker but they are not essential. My best advice is to just start and go from there. Often the hardest part is just starting.

@luvmonkey666 Жыл бұрын

Generally are the headstocks attached to the body to allow for a a better anchor to handle the string tension? I’m about to disassemble a cheap foreign dulcimer neck to be be attached to a cigar box and noticed the headstock and neck are separate pieces.

@richedwards9646 2 жыл бұрын

That is beautiful work my friend! I noticed you had braces on the bottom but didn't notice any on the top - did you have anything supporting the top - braces etc? I'm keen to build one so would welcome any advice from a master! Thanks for a lovely video !

@BeyondF1 2 жыл бұрын

The top is effectively braced by the fretboard. My best advise, if you want to build one, is to just start. Use an inexpensive wood such as poplar, that way if it all goes pear shaped (pun intended :) you can easily remake a section. In my opinion there are no hard and fast rules, these are folk instruments, each takes on the characteristics of the builder. If you need advice from a master just hang around, I'm sure one will be along shortly ;)

@richedwards9646 2 жыл бұрын

@@BeyondF1 Thankyou very much - you have certainly inspired me.

@BeyondF1 2 жыл бұрын

@@richedwards9646 you are very welcome.

@reltcl1995 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I really enjoyed watching this video of you making the instrument can you give the plans on how to build one thanks

@BeyondF1 5 жыл бұрын

I basically drew it freehand based on dulcimers I had seen and online pictures. I have no plans. It is 8" at its widest, 3 1/2" in the middle and 7" at the top. Nut to bridge is 27". Depth is about 1 1/2"

@OzarkMountainGoats Жыл бұрын

Really a nice job Phil. I've been a musician and woodworker for years. Now I'm going to try my hand at dulcimers. How thick was your top and bottom? I'm wanting to do an eastern red cider top but think it may need to be thicker than 1/8". Have a wonderful day. Jim

@briancotgrove8480 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@cameronwygent6775 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Phil, loved the video. I've been toying with instrument building for some time and one of the issues I've had is not having the proper equipment to rip thin stock. What do you call that saw you used to rip the top, back and sides from your lumber? Love that you used hand tools for that stage. Thanks!

@BeyondF1 3 жыл бұрын

It is called a Roubo saw, alternatively you can use a rip saw. If you look through my videos you will see one on the Roubo saw and another on the kerfing plane. The key to getting a straight cut is to use the kerfing plane. If you search Facebook for the Everything Dulcimer group you'll find a number of very helpful individuals who love to share their knowledge.

@cameronwygent6775 3 жыл бұрын

@@BeyondF1 amazing! Thanks for the info. Watched both of your videos about them. Definitely an upcoming shop project. Keep on makin! Appreciate you sharing your wisdom

@CommercialForest 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful instrument. Nicely done. 👍 How much shop time did that take?

@sambsialia 8 ай бұрын

❤️Roubo resaw

@gshowman8188 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. I've made one from scratch and it turned out OK, but not nearly as nice as this one. I especially liked the scroll. Did you make the pattern for that yourself? Also, is it only secured to the body with glue? I saw you install a bolt or threaded rod, but couldn't tell what purpose that served.

@BeyondF1 4 жыл бұрын

If I recall I had a picture of a scroll for reference which I used to hand draw the outline onto the wood. The threaded rod was used in conjunction with clamps to hold the wood in place during glue up. The tuning head and foot piece are glued to the dulcimer body, the joints being strengthen by dowels. There are no mechanical fastening in the finished build, it is all glue. I would be interested in seeing the one you made. You can message me on FB at facebook.com/PhilipJCooke/

@mikebadilla6970 2 жыл бұрын

can you please show a video on putting on the strings and the pegs.Thanks

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@fractuss 7 ай бұрын

Dang, I have the tools, experience, desire, and time to do this. Just need some self discipline.

@StewieGriffin505 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. How many hours did that really take? That was only your fifth one? Obviously you make many other things.

@BeyondF1 4 жыл бұрын

Difficult to say because I made it between doing other things. I guess it is a collection of spare half hours over a month.

@josephclay3864 3 жыл бұрын

Do you make Dulcimers to sell? Thanks, great video.

@BeyondF1 3 жыл бұрын

I'm currently working on No 14. I've not sold any, I've given one or two away, it is really just a hobby. If you would like to chat you can find me on Facebook as PhilipJCooke. I'm in Lawrenceburg KY.

@cmcapps1963 5 ай бұрын

Have a feeling it'll take me longer than 10 minutes for this project...

@staffris2033 4 жыл бұрын

@ambu6478 Жыл бұрын

Would you happen to have any dulcimers for sale?

@tallonchalmers9608 Жыл бұрын

What kind of pegs did you use?

@aaronflinner6431 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work.

@BeyondF1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, they are a joy to make.

@johnirby493 Жыл бұрын

I thought the title was "How to buy a dulcimer in under 10 minutes".

@anonymousperson4363 2 жыл бұрын

Does the fretboard have a back angle like a guitar has?

@BeyondF1 2 жыл бұрын

No it is parallel to the soundboard.

@anonymousperson4363 2 жыл бұрын

@@BeyondF1 Thanks! I am trying to make a similar instrument.

@theprofascinatermcnew1242 11 ай бұрын

This looks suspiciously like more then 10 minutes

@staffris2033 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful finish! What finish are you using?

@BeyondF1 4 жыл бұрын

A homemade concoction of carnauba wax, beeswax and mineral spirits. If I remember correctly it was equal parts of the two waxes with just enough spirits to make a paste. I don't think it has to be exact. If I were to sell any instruments and the customer were to ask I'm sure I would explain that it was a time honoured secret only to be shared with other luthiers ;)

@staffris2033 4 жыл бұрын

@@BeyondF1 Thank you! I make them, albeit from kits since I don't have the equipment to bend the sides (been investigating ideas). I have made 7. The finish is always a problem. Tung oil is too thick and dulls sound, shellac is ok but tough to work sometimes. Nothing else has satisfied me. The finish is essential. These are easy materials to get. Thanks again!