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Wednesday, 11 September 2024

7 String Lyre Making: Chamfering the inner edges


This video follows the pdf guide in my 7 String Lyre making Download, Download includes PDF plans information to build plus extras. see link https://payhip.com/b/Lv2Tp

Etsy Shop for Instruments strings and other accessories: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Thelyreshop To let the soundboard vibrate more while maintaining structural stability, we thicken and angle the area at the bottom. We also add a foot to the bottom of the playing area for structural reasons, following the Trossingen lyre as a guide. More videos will follow, feel free to leave comments or questions on the video or email me for more information. Latest work at Instagram:

Three plans included with this latest download,

7 String Hybrid Viking/Kravik model in A C DE F G A tuning 6 String Viking in A, B or C tuning depending on strings 7 String travel lyre, sized to fit in carry-on luggage on Ryan Air! (note I have widened the latest design to have more soundbox size) I am still taking orders for 7 string models for 2025 though my order book is full at present for any custom models, working my way through orders one at a time, message me for details on availability or if you have any questions Always follow safe practices while working with tools. What is safe for one woodworker under certain conditions may not be safe for others in different circumstances. Readers should undertake the use of materials and methods as shown in these pages after evaluation, and at their own risk.

Sunday, 18 August 2024

Ivy Lee Method To-Do List Book, One Year for productivity


New book in the Daily Action List series, book available on Amazon worldwide.


This book is the prequel to my acclaimed Daily Action List series, bringing everything back to basics and full circle. In this comprehensive guide, you'll find a streamlined approach to tackling your daily tasks using the powerful and time-tested Ivy Lee Method. For an entire year, this book will be your companion, helping you maintain focus and achieve your goals with unparalleled clarity and efficiency.


One year of To-Do lists using the Ivy Lee method, pocketable 5"x8" format.


"The Ivy Lee method is powerful in its simplicity, each day, write six things to do, listing them in priority, crossing off tasks as you complete them. Prior to ending the day, take a moment to plan for tomorrow and transfer any incomplete tasks onto the new list. arrowing down the focus each day and implementing it is all in your hands!"


universal links:

New book link:

https://mybook.to/tdal-one-year


Links for all my productivity series:


https://linktr.ee/thedailyactionlist


#atomichabits #slowproductivity #todolist #ivylee #ivyleemethod #checklist #timemanagement #shedule #oneyear #oneyearchallenge

Thursday, 4 July 2024

Stick Dulcimer making part 2.1 laminating the sides (2024)


Update to the 2010 video series demonstrating the side lamination techniques, plans for the side jig is in the updated plans download and the Printed edition of the Stick Dulcimer making Book, available soon. I am always trying to improve, simplifying and refining, the new plans and notes its been over 20 years of making these now.


My Stick Dulcimer Blank tab book with one tune as an example is already available to purchase: https://www.azonlinks.com/gb/view/B0CPYNW2FY
Plans for Stick Dulcimer: https://payhip.com/lyreshop
Book edition of notes and plans available soon
Full Stick Dulcimer making course on YouTube:
Etsy for Instruments, plans and accessories:
Latest work at Instagram:   / stringdidj  

Disclaimer: Always follow safe practices while working with tools. What is safe for one woodworker under certain conditions may not be safe for others in different circumstances. Viewers should undertake the use of materials and methods as shown in these videos after evaluation, and at their own risk.

Tuesday, 7 May 2024

BRAGOD - The Lost Music of Wales


Came across a wonderful documentary.

from the video description:
"The film portrays the creative process of Robert Evans and Mary-Anne Roberts in their search for the lost music of Wales. It shows their efforts and strategies to recreate medieval bardic music as it was played in Wales. The duo BRAGOD digs deep to reimagine the sound-world and melodies with crwth, lyre and voice."