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24th June 2015, 09:15 PM
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Hi Sebastian, The plan I have is for the...
Hi Sebastian,
The plan I have is for the plucked type. Although I have a plan i would like to make designs of my own, usually based on an existing model but with alterations.
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21st June 2015, 09:01 AM
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Right the doming on expansion I understand. I...
Right the doming on expansion I understand. I didn't know about guitars (presumably also any other wooden plate secured on its edges) being built with a preexisting dome to allow for contraction.
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20th June 2015, 10:36 PM
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I don't quite see how the sides would stop the...
I don't quite see how the sides would stop the back moving. As far as i'm aware expansion and contraction in wood will either result in free movement or either the wood splitting or the object fixing...
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15th June 2015, 04:22 AM
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Thanks once again. I think the worry I had was...
Thanks once again.
I think the worry I had was more based around the thought that if the back or top is fixed in place by the interior frame and reinforced by the opposite plate. Doesn't that mean... -
4th May 2015, 12:47 AM
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Thank you Hooked. Yes I always leave the wood...
Thank you Hooked.
Yes I always leave the wood indoor for about a month at least before using it. Luckily my workshop is part of my house so the conditions should be suitable. I think I really... -
1st May 2015, 10:33 PM
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Question about simple zither design and wood movement
I want to design a simple zither instrument and wonder if anyone could offer some advice about wood movement.
My concern is about using different wood species for the back, say maple/walnut and...