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No real problem Lani, measure the width, flat to flat of the square end and I can match it.
(I bought a “Lot” of harp parts on ebay for the strings and some experiments I am conducting… in the lot was an assortment of tuning keys)
LOLOL!!! And there you have it Audrey… The Irish spelling became horrible when filtered through South American Spanish… And “Clarsita” was understood by family who are still mystified by Irish in any form.
You know Audrey I am not a total fan of mahogany, oh it should be easier to carve, but it simply appears too soft for my taste.
Oh my patience is not that vast. I am away from my shop all week, so I can only work on weekends and there are of course other demands… The Turbo Carrots for one, (My redheaded granchildren).
Hmmm… Unknown etiology, but I do not suspect cat.
Thankfully, there are not scratches in the actual wood itself. I suspect stored on her back and moisture trapping between the back and whatever she was lying on and destroying the varnish.
The varnish is quite thick… I suspect 10 coats or more. It is taking sometime to scrub it down with a mild stripping agent. I could go stronger, but I have the time and that is so risky. The underlying wood looks good.
Missed one or two shots that show the lifted varnish… Now you can see why I prefer Danish Oil… As it actually penetrates the wood and creates a new surface strata, this lifting does not occur.
She is looking lovely Audrey, simply lovely.
Careful when setting your zithers. And be cautious in filling the holes with varnish. I do not recommend the power tool method to set the zithers, Muis is far more sure handed then I am!!
Mike,
There are a couple of online music readers, Solero is one that comes to mind, that do advance the music for you.
