Mirthwood

I am a father, husband, mechanical engineer and amateur instrument builder. I collect instruments of all types, but am most comfortable with string instruments. I build a few instruments a year, and would like to share my progress as a builder with those who are interested. I have many other hobbies as well, and some of my other projects may show up here. My hope is that others will be inspired by my work to create their own homemade instruments. Welcome to Mirthwood

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Don't Fret, Part 2: Slotting

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Yesterday I covered how to prep the fretboard for slotting.  If you follow my recommendations, you should have a fingerboard blank which has...
Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Don't Fret, Part 1: Prepping the fretboard.

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There are a lot of sticking points in building string instruments.  A diverse array of skills are needed, and rarely will a newcomer be comf...
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Monday, February 1, 2010

Nut Compensation

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WHY AM I ALWAYS OUT OF TUNE? Many of you have used an online "scale calculator" or "fret position" calculator to calcu...
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Sunday, January 31, 2010

Scale Calculator

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Definitions of calculated values... I've decided to share a simple calculator I created for determining fret positions for string inst...
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Hole Saw Chimes (For sale on Etsy)

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Anyone who's ever dropped a hole saw on the floor knows that these bell shaped tools ring loudly with clear sustain and nice even tone. ...
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Cigar Box Mandolin

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About two months ago I began work on a mandolin, using wood gifted to me from various folks.  The soundboard is bookmatched pine from a hug...
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