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  1. 12-16-2007, 10:46 AM #1
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    Instrument Case

    Sorry I have been absent from SMC for a while. I have not forgotten about you. Here is the latest project. It is a case for a bowed instrument called a Psaltery. I just finished the "woodworking" aspect of it and still have to do the "foam and fabric" aspect of the interior.

    It took a bit longer than I had expected, but it seems fairly strong, although not really the kind of case that you would want to leave outside! The frame is cherry and the panels are ambrosia (wormy) maple. The corner braces on the inside are homemade from aluminum and will be completely hidden once the interior is done. I decided to ask the client to work with me on the interior since she is adept at fabrics. Hopefully we can get that done this week.

    Finish is shellac, wipe-on-poly, and wax.
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  3. 12-16-2007, 10:46 AM #2
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    one more pic...
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    A fine box for a fine instrument. Looks great.
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  5. 12-16-2007, 10:49 AM #4
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    Beautiful work on that, Andrew...that instrument is going to have a very nice home on the run!
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    I don't know what a Psaltery is but its new home sure looks good.

    Fine job! I'm sure your client thinks the same.
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  7. 12-16-2007, 12:25 PM #6
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    Very nice case. Going to make a good home for the instrument. Got any pictures a psaltery?
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  8. 12-16-2007, 12:26 PM #7
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    Link to explanation.
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  9. 12-16-2007, 12:41 PM #8
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    actually the bowed version looks more like this:

    http://www.earlymusic.i12.com/general/prod_10.htm
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  10. 12-16-2007, 1:13 PM #9
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    Ah....very interesting, Andrew! You and Jameel (Oudes) should get together for an SMC concert!!
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  11. 12-16-2007, 6:46 PM #10
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    Hey Jim!
    Can I bring my bagpipes?
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  12. 12-16-2007, 7:06 PM #11
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    Great craftsmanship!

    Love the finish too.
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  13. 12-16-2007, 8:33 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by mike holden View Post
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    Can I bring my bagpipes?
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  14. 12-16-2007, 10:54 PM #13
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    Beautiful case! Thanks for the link to the instrument too. I have toyed with the idea of making a guitar case, but I think it would be too heavy to want to carry it anywhere.

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  15. 12-19-2007, 7:22 PM #14
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    finished the inside!
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    one of the instrument and case and yours truly
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