Pseudo-Build Log of Kantele #003

A third installment of my rather impromptu kantele pseudo-build logs, this time giving an overview of kantele #003. A little more detail is given of the basic cutting and roughing of the front and the ponsi. Again, when I was building this, I was more excited to finish the instrument than to document progress, so these are the photos that I obtained early in the process. As always I am more than willing to give suggestions for aspiring kantele builders. Below is a link to the completed kantele page, as well as additional sources of wood I commonly use here in the U.S.

 

 

 

 

Extra Sources and Info:

1.) Kantele #003 Info: http://oertheeternalstrings.blogspot.com/2014/11/kantele-003.html

 2.) Suggested Sources of Wood for DIY Kantele: http://oertheeternalstrings.blogspot.com/2015/01/suggested-wood-sources-for-kantele-or.html  

New Page Added! Suppliers and Materials Resources List!

I finally have gotten around to adding a dedicated page for suppliers of various materials and resources for kantele building, and woodworking in general. I will continue to add to the list, but for now it includes a bunch of sources to get started with. I will only add sources that I have purchased from and would recommend myself. I don't have everything up yet, but again I will continue to add as I go along. I will also be adding pages for kantele groups and resources, sheet music, and videos, so check back for more material!

Raw Materials Resources Page

Suggested Wood Sources and Reviews