Any interest in how to build minimalist CB dulcimers?

[NateMakesToys]

Hello all! I am an amateur dulcimer builder who has produced a few well intonated dulcimers with minimal tools (backsaw, mitre box, scribing chisel, yardstick/straight edge, pocket knife) and noticed that the resources for amateur level dulcimer building are limited to very poorly intonated novelties. My first question is whether I have perhaps missed a quality resource for low level builders that details how to build dulcimers. My follow-up question is whether there would be any interest in a tutorial video detailing how to build a cigar-box dulcimer using solely a leatherman multi-tool, as well as a tutorial video on how to build one using only the tools mentioned above? All of the builds shown have cost me 20$ or less; I'd be happy to make one so long as it's not redundant or unnecessary. Cheers!

[Kerry Anderson]

I for one would be interested. Thanks.

[Keith Rearick]

Share away, here, everyone tries to help others when they have problems. We believe in sharing.

[Flint Bone]

That is the kind of stuff I love. Please do make a video. Thanks.

flint

[Keith Rearick]

Hey Nate, are you going to do the video? Inquiring minds want to know.

[Matthew E. Walworth]

Would love to see that kind of video. I’m currently in “research mode” on building simple dulcimers. 

[Jay Shrader]

I am interested!  I admire the fine craftsmanship of gentrified cigar box guitars, but frankly, its out of my leagu  e and budget.     I  have a minimalist set of  basic tools.  The only power tools I have are a power drill, handheld jig and a miter saw.  

As for dulcimers, I recently bought used lap dulcimer online for about $40 each.   One of them needs re-fretting.  It is too expensive to have for a full re-fret given the value of the dulcimer.  I might try to tackle it myself.  

[Southern Ray]